King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King Vinyl LP Atlantic 1st Pressing

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King Crimson  In the Court of the Crimson King Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD 8245 VG++ (EX) First Pressing (1969)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover with lyrics is in excellent shape with mild wear and no splits, and includes original inner sleeve. Name written on one side of label and inside gatefold.
In the Court of the Crimson King (subtitled An Observation by King Crimson) is the debut studio album by King Crimson, released in 1969. 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. The album reached number five on the UK Albums Chart and number 28 on the US Billboard 200, where it was certified Gold by the RIAA.
In his 1997 book Rocking the Classics, critic and musicologist Edward Macan notes that In the Court of the Crimson King "may be the most influential progressive rock album ever released". Macan went on to argue that In the Court of the Crimson King presented an example of every significant element of a mature progressive rock genre. Further, Macan mentions that the album coalesces prog rock tropes and conventions, some of which are only established in the future, into a single congestable medium. The impact of these developments, in his eyes, is the album representing but also influencing the overall musical impact of progressive rock as a whole for decades to come.
Tracklist
A1 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors   7:21 A2 I Talk To The Wind 6:08 A3 Epitaph Including March For No Reason And Tomorrow And Tomorrow  8:52
B1 Moonchild Including The Dream And The Illusion   12:15 B2 The Court Of The Crimson King Including The Return Of The Fire Witch And The Dance Of The Puppets 9:25
King Crimson
Greg Lake – lead vocals, bass guitar, production Robert Fripp – electric and acoustic guitars, production Ian McDonald – saxophone, flute, clarinet, Mellotron, harpsichord, piano, organ, vibraphone, backing vocals Michael Giles – drums, percussion, backing vocals, production Peter Sinfield – lyrics, illumination, production
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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