KING CRIMSON ISLANDS LP 1971 PINK ISLAND RIM 1st PRESS

	£		78
	$		103

For sale here is aVERY rare LP. the FOURTH (especially in this condition) by KING CRIMSON called " ISLANDS " and is an ORIGINAL 1971 UK STEREO 1st Pressing on the 1st Press ISLAND label.THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS ONE OF KING CRIMSON's RAREST LP's EVER, AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN SUPERB CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1971 STEREO 1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS ISLAND LABEL. 1st PRESS A1 / B1 MATRIXES, AND 1st PRESS MATT FINISHED SLEEVE WITH 1st PRESS LYRIC INSERT IN GOOD CONDITION(has sellotape to edge)...THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL ISLAND UK STEREO 1st pressing from 1971 and is in SUPERB condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is ILPS -9175 on the 1st press ISLAND label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK STEREO 1st Pressing..

Labels are the sensational pink rimed ISLAND format in mint condition. With the ISLAND logo below the central holes on both labels to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. Has the odd light minor spindle line but no damage of any kind. No graffiti , No rips No tears, and in mint condition.

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight  vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks, scratches or blemishes at all, NO faint wispy lines are visible at all. A remarkable visual and impossible to locate  in this in this condition! and would therefore grade as mint!!

Sleeve

First issue matt finished sleeve is showing only minor signs of wear at the corners , and light ring wear. The sleeve has No rips, tears and absolutley No graffitti whatsoever,and is a pleasure to view.The sleeve is in very good++  condition and a Fantastic collectors item . The Spine is straight legible. This is a fine example of this sensational ISLAND classic .

Matrix Numbers  ILPS-9175 -A-1U   ILPS-9175-B-1U

Islands is the fourth album by the British band King Crimson, released in 1971.

The last King Crimson studio album before the group's trilogy of Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Starless and Bible Black and Red, it is also the last to feature the lyrics of Peter Sinfield and the last to feature the band's 'traditional' progressive sound.

The album received mixed reviews. There are four tracks with lyrics on this album, and three of them concern women. One of them, "Ladies of the Road", has been criticized for perceived misogyny.

Track listing

 Side one

1. "Formentera Lady" (Robert Fripp, Peter Sinfield) – 10:14
2. "Sailor's Tale" (Fripp) – 7:21
3. "The Letters" (Fripp, Sinfield) – 4:26

 Side two

1. "Ladies of the Road" (Fripp, Sinfield) – 5:28
2. "Prelude: Song of the Gulls" (Fripp) – 4:14
3. "Islands" (Fripp, Sinfield) – 11:51

 Personnel

 King Crimson

• Robert Fripp – guitar, mellotron, Peter's pedal harmonium, sundry implements
• Peter Sinfield - words, sounds and visions
• Boz Burrell – bass, lead vocals, choreography
• Mel Collins – saxophones, flutes, mellotron
• Ian Wallace – drums, percussion

 Additional musicians

• Paulina Lucas – soprano (vocals)
• Keith Tippett – piano
• Robin Miller – oboe
• Mark Charig – cornet
• Harry Miller – double bass

my records are condition graded visually in accordance with Record Collector's Grading System as follows:

MINT (M): Unplayed, pristine condition, often still sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in almost brand new condition with no apparent surface marks, full original vinyl lustre, and no deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items are in near perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and/or packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record obviously has been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and/or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and/or scratches. The cover and/or contents may suffer from folding, scuffing, spine-splits, major discolouration, etc.

+ or - indicates a grading in between the given categories

Postage and Packing: UK 2nd class £3.50 ; Europe airmail £8.00; ROW airmail £9.00 sent fully insured & signed for

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases as follows:

UK mainland: Price as quoted above for the first LP  plus £1.50 for each additional LP

Overseas: Price as quoted above for the first LP plus £2.00 for each additional LP

The above prices apply to a maximum combination of 4 x LP records only. Purchasers of multiple items should await invoice before making payment. fully insured & signed for

Please note that, all my vinyl will be packed in proper mailers with at least 2 cardboard stiffeners for added protection to ensure that you will receive it in the same condition as despatched

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