KING CRIMSON In The Court of the LP Textured Pink Island A2 B2 1st Press 1969 RARE!

Almost mythical pressing with A2/B2 matrix numbers & E.J.DAY G/Fold Sleeve!

Very rare and collectable first pressing of this classic album by King Crimson released in 1969!

A bit of history:

Apparently A1/B1 matrices versions of this album do not (officially) exist,

rumoured to have been destroyed for one reason or another, but at least one copy has surfaced so obviously not all were - this version apparently has a different track banding to later pressings.

The A2/B2 edition is therefore regarded as the REAL first pressing.

It has textured (rough) Island labels indicating that it was pressed at a Polydor plant.

By 1970 Island had switched most of their pressing to EMI who used a smooth label.

Normally the issues that are found are smooth label with A2/B4 matrices - i.e.

EMI pressed from late 1969 to 1970.

This, in fact, covers the vast majority of the pinkIsland label issues of this album.

It would seem that (excepting the A1/B1 anomaly) all the pink label A sides have the A2 or A3 matrix.

The B sides had either B2 (rough label, extremely rare), B4 

(smooth label, more common) or B3 - previously only rumoured to exist.

We are now more than happy to confirm this!!

As you can see from the above, this record is a collectors dream,

it is A2 B2 with rough textured labels manufactured at the Polydor plant.....most copies of this record have 

smooth labels but as you can see this one has the double grooves on the label.

I've played the whole album and I can say this has fantastic condition

(no clicks or pops, no surface noise in the quiet parts) and the sounds is audiophile, this is the best sounded press of this cult album.

All albums and 12" singles are sent out in card mailers with strong stiffeners.

Format: Vinyl LP Stereo (33/3rpm)

Record Label: Island

Catalogue No: ILPS 9111

Country: UK

Year: 1969

RECORD:  Near Mint, M-

COVER:   strong EX (see the photos)

Attention USA buyers: due to eBay new shipping policy European sellers has to change their US shipping to $4.00 maximum as if we were in the US. Due to this rule the shipping costs appear to you as $4.00 or free, because the item shipped from Hungary, so actual shipping costs are $13.00.

Please wait my Invoice ,the actual shipping costs are $13.00 (add for your item)

Before your place bids please read carefully my grading, shipping, payment and refund policy!

My Grading:
VISUAL only, any request are welcome

SS: still sealed, never opened album, factory sealed
M, Mint: Only items appearing to be brand new, unplayed or absolutely perfect will be graded 'M' generally I use M as the best possible grade.
M-, Near Mint: Vinyl disc appear to be nearly flawless.
EX, Excellent: EX disc appear to be just appear bit bit less than M, with maybe some cosmetic visual faults such as a hairline mark or sleeve scuffs.
EX-, Excellent minus: Slightly less than EX, disc has been played carefully but well cared for, might show some minor marks, light scratches and 
                                     any audible flaws should be minor. Most collectors should be very happy with an LP in this grade.
VG: LP's might have a few bigger scratches, loss of luster, etc...but should still play listenably well without skips or overwhelming noise.
       Anything below this grade I generally don't sell, unless rarity.

Priority shipping to EUROPE:

1 LP:    $12
2-3 LPs: $22
4-8 LPs: $34

REGISTERED MAIL: please let me know and request (that means extra $4)

EVERY ITEM'S ARE WELL PACKED AND VINYLS SHIPPED WITH SPECIAL CARDBOARD BOX !