I'm thrilled to offer for sale this stunning piece... very hard to come by in such fabulous condition!!

King crimson

IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING

**RARE**

UK 1st press !!!

white i logo with pink label

SUPERB

1st press  -  THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1969 UK 1ST PRESS :: ILPS-9111  A//3  ::  ILPS-9111  B//3

ON THE PINK ISLAND LABEL WITH WHITE 'i' LOGO LABEL.

HISTORY...

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.

The iconic gatefold cover is really great for age - Has no splits or tears. It is beautiful and vibrant with only minor age wear to corners, edges spine. Has Initialling to the inside.

The vinyl has an absolutely superior glossy sheen in appearance and sits flat to the surface with no warping. Labels and spindle holes are beautiful with no paper removal. Bar a couple of almost unnoticeable sleeve removal/surface wisps it is pretty much perfect!!! NEAR MINT /EXCELLENT + Initialling to side one.

The patent protective inner is also pretty much perfect! No rips, tears or seam splits, only mild age discolouration.

OVERALL AN INCREDIBLY STUNNING PIECE TO ADD TO YOUR MUSICAL COLLECTION.

Will be packaged securely and sent via 2nd class signed for delivery.

Happy to post internationally but obviously prices may vary accordingly.

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PLEASE NOTE - I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE THE MEANS TO TEST PLAY SO VISUAL INTERPRETATION ONLY. THANK YOU.