KING CRIMSON IN THE COURT OF THE LP UK ORIG PINK ISLAND RARE A1/B1 PROG PSYCH

	£		1,655
	$		2,193

Item :

KING CRIMSON ~ IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING LP

Original 1969 U.K. first issue stereo pressing released on the pink Island label ILPS 9111.

Description :

Very rare and hard to find psych prog classic that has become increasingly collectable over the last few years.

King Crimson's debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King, was released in October 1969 on Island Records. Guitarist Robert Fripp would later describe it as having been "an instant smash" and "New York's acid album of 1970" (notwithstanding Fripp and Giles' claim that the band never used psychedelic drugs). The album received public compliments from Pete Townshend, The Who's guitarist, who called the album "an uncanny masterpiece." The sound of In the Court of the Crimson King (specifically the track, "21st Century Schizoid Man") has also been described as setting the antecedent for alternative rock and grunge, whilst the softer tracks are described as having an "ethereal" and "almost sacred" feel. In contrast to the blues-based hard rock of the contemporary British and American scenes, King Crimson presented a more Europeanised approach that blended antiquity and modernity. The band's music drew on a wide range of influences provided by all five group members. These elements included romantic and modernist-era classical music, the psychedelic rock spearheaded by Jimi Hendrix, folk, jazz, military music (partially inspired by McDonald’s stint as an army musician), ambient improvisation, Victoriana and British pop.

The album reached number five on the British charts, and was certified gold in the United States.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in super clean VG++ condition bordering on EXCELLENT with just a few very light surface hairlines on each side. 

Audio Quality :

The track "Moonchild" which is notoriously quiet, plays with some occasional light background crackle. The rest of the album plays through beautifully crisp and clear with no surface noise or distortion.  

The iconic first issue gatefold sleeve, printed by E.J. Day London is in decent shape with just light overall wear and a few scuffs. No splits, tears or writing. VG++ condition.

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are nice and clean with just the odd visible spindle mark. No writing.

Matrix Numbers :

Earliest possible !!!

Side one : ILPS 9111 A#1

Side two : ILPS 9111 B#1

Miscellaneous :

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