KING CRIMSON Vinyl Album IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING 1969 First Press Rare
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KING CRIMSON Original Vinyl Album..IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING.. An observation by King Crimson
1969 Island Records U.K. first press fourth variant pink labels with large i
Gatefold E.J. Day sleeve and acclaimed debut album..
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Tracks:
21st century schizoid man including Mirrors
I talk to the wind
Epitaph
March for no reason
Tomorrow and tomorrow
Moonchild including
The dream
The illusion
The court of the crimson king
The return of the fire witch
The dance of the puppets
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1969 Island Records ILPS 9111 Stereo
Matrix A: ILPS 9111 A ^ 2 1 2 2 2
Matrix B: ILPS 9111 B ^ 4 1 2 1 5
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Vinyl still has a good sheen and plays through with no skips, sticks or jumps and strong audio throughout. There is some background and crackle in places but it doesn’t deter from the overall playback of the record. There are clusters of fine hairlines and light surface under the lamp some under light are more visible than others however there is nothing anywhere near feel able and in pretty good shape for its considerable age. Labels are clean and complete with no stickers or writing and spindle wear to the centres is lightly visible. Plain white inner sleeve has some yellowing and a new one shall be provided also. Outer gatefold E.J. Day sleeve has no splits, stickers or writing and a partially readable thin spine with signs of wear. Tape mark to top rear corner overlapping on to rear sleeve. And to the other corners too. Scuffs to the corners and wear in places around the edges. Lyrics on the inner gatefold with some more age related marks.
General U.K. record collector grading of..
Vinyl: VG better in places
Sleeve: VG
Labels: EX
Acclaimed debut album and always highly sought after..
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All records are properly play tested through headphones unless otherwise stated or still sealed.. All vinyl is also inspected under a bright halogen lamp and carefully graded.. I use the standard U.K. record collector grading system appreciating that opinions differ.. I never add more than one + or - to my gradings and never grade a record as M unless it’s bought new by myself and still sealed. Even then an M graded record is extremely rare in anyone’s grading system.
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Vinyl is graded first then outer / inner sleeves, posters inserts etc. Vinyl is always separated from sleeve in transit. Record will come in a polythene protective sleeve with a new anti static inner sleeve when the inner is printed or a new one is required. Posted with two record stiffeners in sturdy vinyl mailer. Vinyl is always posted signed for, insured with proof of postage also retained. Any international postage is also always signed for, tracked and with healthy insurance.
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Vinyl can be combined, up to three thin spine or two wide spine per mailer. Spine size is generally stated in my listings to give buyers an idea of potential postage combining. I always provide new mailers / packing material etc. If you wish to combine postage please just drop me a mail stating your intentions thank you..
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Grab a highly collectable KING CRIMSON vinyl album..
IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING.. An observation by King Crimson.
U.K. Island Press 4th variant in gatefold E.J. Day sleeve with lyrics.
Strong audio with background and surface noise in places with some vinyl wear and some age related sleeve wear.. Almost impossible to find in mint condition and this is a pretty good example for its considerable age.
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