King Crimson - Lark's Tongues In Aspic 1973 UK LP ISLAND 1st A2U B2U Sark
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King Crimson - Lark's Tongues In Aspic 1973 UK LP ISLAND 1st A2U B2U
First UK issue, with no publishing credit at the bottom of the rear sleeve; an "All songs published by E.G. Music Ltd © 1973" declaration was later added under the David & Mark credit.
This version has the following distinguishing attributes:
Pink-rimmed Island labels.
Rear sleeve has no "All songs published by E.G. Music Ltd © 1973" at bottom.
Rear sleeve has 'basing street london w11' beneath Island logo.
Rear sleeve has no printer credit at bottom.
Spine is pinched at both ends.
Original inner sleeve of this first issue may be either:
A) a generic white inner with slightly rounded corners and PATENT Nos.11255 55 MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN, or
B) a printed inner with lyrics and graphics overprinted on one side of a generic white inner, with die-cut corners, flipback construction, and blue MADE IN ENGLAND and Patent number text.
This is A
CONDITION
Sleeve - close to excellent, some wear on corners as the odd light mark ; fully intact no major rips and a lovely pinched spine indicative of a first press - beautiful
Inner is version A , plain with no lyrics and patent number. Has light wear VG+ but close to excellent
Labels - very light spindle wear , no marks or writing excellent for the age
Vinyl - there are a few light hairlines and scuffs visible on close inspection , very little impact though and playback a solid VG+ - enjoyable listening experience
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