KING CRIMSON RED LP UK ORIG RARE PROG PSYCH ISLAND ROBERT FRIPP

	£		107
	$		141

Item :

KING CRIMSON ~ RED LP

Original 1974 U.K. stereo pressing released on the Island label ILPS 9308.

Description :

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

Red was King Crimson's last studio recording of the 1970s. David Cross left King Crimson in 1974, reducing the group to the trio of Robert Fripp, John Wetton and Bill Bruford. The trio recorded Red with the help of Cross and former band-members Ian McDonald and Mel Collins. Fripp disbanded King Crimson on 24 September 1974, and the album was released later that year with no accompanying tour.

While musically similar to its predecessor Starless and Bible Black, Red was produced very differently from previous King Crimson albums. For instance, while the acoustic guitar features prominently in previous releases, on Red it is heard only for a few bars in "Fallen Angel".

The album opens with the title track, a driving, hard rock instrumental. It features multiple time signatures including 5/8, 7/8 and 4/4.

The fourth track on the album, "Providence", was recorded live at Palace Theatre, Providence, USA, on 30 June 1974, and is the album's only live recording.

The lyrics and melody for the last track "Starless" were written by John Wetton. He originally intended the song to be the title track of the group's previous album Starless and Bible Black. Fripp and Bruford initially disliked the song and declined to record it for that album. Instead the group chose an instrumental composition as the title track for the Starless and Bible Black album. However, "Starless" was later revived, its lyrics altered and a long instrumental section (based on a bass riff contributed by Bruford) added to it, and performed live between March–June 1974. For the Red recording sessions, the lyrics were again altered (with contributions by Richard Palmer-James). The haunting introductory theme, originally contributed and played by David Cross, was taken over by the guitar, with Fripp making minor alterations to the melody. As the title "Starless and Bible Black" had already been used, the original title was shortened to "Starless".

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in stunning super clean EXCELLENT condition bordering on NEAR MINT condition with virtually no marks, blemishes or imperfections of any kind. Gorgeous!!!

Audio Quality :

The sound quality is absolutely superb with virtually no background noise at all, hardly even a click or a pop. It's a sheer delight to listen to. Stunningly crisp and clear!!!

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The classic laminated front & back sleeve is in great shape with virtually no wear. The spine is fully readable with the pinched ends. No splits, tears or writing. NEAR MINT condition.

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are in great shape with just the odd light spindle mark.

Condition ~ Inner Sleeve :

Comes complete with the original light blue Island poly-lined inner sleeve which is in superb shape.

Miscellaneous :

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