IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING vinyl * 1st press * white i logo * pink label
£
124
$
164
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
King crimson - vinyl - GATEFOLD COVER
IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING
**RARE** UK 1st press !!!
white i logo with pink label
1st press - THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1969 UK 1ST PRESS :: ILPS-9111 A 2 :: ILPS-9111 B//3
ON THE PINK ISLAND LABEL WITH WHITE 'i' LOGO LABEL - ILPS-9111
In the Court of the Crimson King (subtitled An Observation by King Crimson) is the debut studio album by English rock band King Crimson, released on 10 October 1969 by Island Records. The album is one of the earliest and most influential of the progressive rock genre, where the band combined the musical influences that rock music was founded upon with elements of jazz, classical, and symphonic music.
ONE OF THE ICONIC SLEEVES & OF COURSE RECORD FROM THE LAUNCH OF “PROG ROCK”
IT REACHED NUMBER 5 IN THE UK CHARTS.
THE COVER WAS PAINTED BY BARRY GODBER WHO SADLY DIED JUST AFTER ITS RELEASE, ROBERT FRIPP NOW HAS THE ORIGINAL ARTWORK.THE COVER REPRESENTS SCHIZOID MAN , THE INNER GATEFOLD THE CRIMSON KING.
Age related wear to the outer sleeve - as to be expected for an item of this age, and inner polylined protective sleeve in great condition with only discolouration.
The vinyl has a lovely glossy sheen, sits completely flat to the surface with no warping. Visually has some light surface marks to side 2 and two more noticeable scuffs on side 1. Plays with no sticks or jumps.
Will be packaged securely and sent via 2nd class signed for delivery.
Happy to post internationally but obviously prices may vary accordingly.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO HAVE A LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS.
price rating
