Grades are just a general guide,and I feel they are inadequate to describe the variety of unique conditions found, so please  read the detailed description below. My records have all been stored unplayed for the last 25 years or so, under good indoors, smoke free conditions. I'd keep them if I could.    If you'd like to hear a sample please do ask.

Vinyl VG. Looks brand new at first glance, without any apparent paper scratches even, but on inspection there is a light scratch on side 2, which I have tried to highlight in one of the photos( see photos), and a light paper graze on side 1. My speakers are somewhat noisy ,making it hard to assess the quietest passages, but the visual representation on my laptop indicates little or no noise except for occasional light clicks on the quieter tracks . Unfortunately, near the end of track 1, side 2 the record repeats with no visual cause,but is fine straight afterwards.

Sleeve VG+. Initial impression is again - as new. Again, on closer inspection one can see that the spine has a crease down the centre of it's length- due to the nature of opening a gatefold such as this. In addition, there is a wearing away of the matt ink where the record has rubbed on the back ( see close up photo)
Inner sleeve has naturally turned yellow with age, and is creased where it was turned back 

King Crimson ?– In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)

Label: Island Records ?– ILPS 9111, Island Records ?– ILPS-9111 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue 
Country: UK Released: 1970 Genre: Rock Style: Prog Rock

TracklistHide Credits

A1 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors Written By – Fripp/McDonald/Lake/Giles/SinfieldWritten-By – Lake*, McDonald*, Giles*, Sinfield*, Fripp* 6:52 A2 I Talk To The Wind Written By – McDonald/SinfieldWritten-By – McDonald*, Sinfield* 5:40 A3 Epitaph Including (a) March For No Reason; (b) Tomorrow And Tomorrow Written By – Fripp/McDonald/Lake/Giles/SinfieldWritten-By – Lake*, McDonald*, Giles*, Sinfield*, Fripp* 8:30 B1 Moonchild Including (a) The Dream; (b) The Illusion Written By – Fripp/McDonald/Lake/Giles/SinfieldWritten-By – Lake*, McDonald*, Giles*, Sinfield*, Fripp* 12:09 B2 The Court Of The Crimson King Including (a) The Return Of The Fire Witch; (b) The Dance Of The Puppets Written By – McDonald/SinfieldWritten-By – McDonald*, Sinfield*

Companies etc

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Ltd.
• Produced For – E.G. Productions
• Recorded At – Wessex Sound Studios
• Published By – E.G. Music Ltd.
• Printed By – Robor Ltd.

Credits

• Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals – Greg Lake
• Cover – Barry Godber
• Drums, Percussion – Michael Giles
• Engineer – Robin Thompson
• Engineer [Assistant] – Tony Page
• Guitar – Robert Fripp
• Keyboards, Mellotron, Woodwind, Vibraphone [Vibes], Reeds – Ian McDonald
• Lyrics By [Words], Other [Illumination] – Peter Sinfield
• Other [Equipment] – Vick And Dik
• Producer – King Crimson
• Vocals – Ian McDonald, Michael Giles

Notes

? 1969 Island Records Ltd. 
Originally released October 10th 1969. 
This version has centre labels with a 'pink rim/palm tree' design that indicate the release date is likely to be no earlier than 1970. 
Gatefold sleeve - Printed in England by Robor Limited. 

Catalog numbers: 
- ILPS 9111 on center labels, sleeve and spine 
- ILPS-9111 inside gatefold 

Titles on sleeve: 
A3: Epitaph including March For No Reason and Tomorrow And Tomorrow 
B1: Moonchild including The Dream And The Illusion 
B2: The Court Of The Crimson King including The Return Of The Fire Witch and The Dance Of The Puppets 

A similar version does not have "Printed in England by Robor Limited" inside gatefold. 

Produced for E.G. Productions, 'David & John'. 
Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London. 

All songs published by E.G. Music Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, stamped): ILPS 9111 A-4U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, stamped): ILPS 9111 B-4U

Graded according to Goldmine standards: 
Mint (M)
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all. Near Mint (NM or M-)
A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. 
Very Good Plus (VG+)
 A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good (VG)
 Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
 Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
 The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.
(DC:so, 38:io/iso,4:Ao)