King Crimson – In The Court Of The Crimson King - Original UK Album - 1969 Vinyl Stereo LP. Island Pink White "I" Logo.

Early First Pressing Matrix A3 / B3

Please wait for an invoice before payment. This album weighs over 500 gms packaged which increases the postal costs. Please see postal charges.

The record still sounds strong and undistorted with definition and clarity.

 I have classed this LP using the Record Collector Grading as "Very Good". The album sounds excellent and has not been overplayed. I have owned since new.

 This record is not brand new or in mint condition so if that is what you are after then 

to avoid any disappointment please refrain from bidding if you prefer mint condition.   (Please see the pictures).

General Details

Overall Condition: VG + 

Record Company: Island Records

Country of Manufacture: UK

Year of Release: 1969

Mono / Stereo: Stereo

Catalogue No: ILPS 9111

Matrix Numbers: A3 B3

Thick Period Vinyl (quality): Yes

 Vinyl Condition

The vinyl is in very good + condition. The sound is excellent. There are light scuffs, some light scratches 

Play or Visual Grading: Play Graded

Surface Noise How Much? Normal for age of record

Crackle: Normal background noise on the quieter passages.

Side 2 Track 1 "Moonchild" has above normal surface noise, it is a quiet track and still perfectly listenable.

Deterioration of sound quality: None-sounds strong and undistorted / still has definition & clarity

Distortion: None

Groove Wear: None

Clean: Yes

Vinyl played a lot? Above average for age. Not played for 30 years apart from play grading.

Condition of Vinyl: VG+

Label Condition

The labels are clean with no stickers, writing or stains.

Clean: Yes

Spindle Wear: Very little (please see pictures)

 Cover Condition

The gatefold cover, is in very good + condition. The spine is still 100% readable 

Gatefold or Single: Single

Thick Cardboard Cover: Yes

Laminated / Unlaminated: Unlaminated

Storage Wear – Bottom Edge:  Yes

Storage Wear – Leading Edge: Some

Storage Wear – Spine: Yes

Text Readable: Yes

Spine Text Legible (100% readable): Yes-please see pictures

Signs of Discoloration / Staining with age: Average

Record “print through” – Record storage circle – ring marks: Slight back cover

Condition of Cover: Very Good

 Sleeve Condition

Original: Yes

Yellowing /Staining: No

Writing in pen: Yes- The record company has written the catologue number on the sleeve

Creases: Yes

Tears:  Yes (please see pictures)

Condition Of Sleeve: Good

I take care and package the records I sell in professional record mailers with plenty of bubble wrap and glad-wrap for protection against any wet and rough circumstances.

Play or Visual Grading

I state in my listing whether an album has been play or visual graded.

 Play Graded Vinyl: Yes

I always “play grade” the more expensive rarer hard to find albums and others when I can but it is not always possible for me to have the time to play them all.

 Visually Graded Vinyl:

I “visually grade” an album using a strong halogen lamp. My formula is that if a visual grading is “excellent” I will take it back a grading to “very good” and so on. A visual grading can pick up scratches and scuff marks indicating if the vinyl has been cared for but not always crackle and surface noises that have been caused by sources that you can’t see. I try to give as fair an assessment as possible.

  Shipping

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Please ask for postal insurance and delivery confirmation costs if you wish for

more secure postage. It can be more expensive unfortunately, however it is the most secure way of posting.

Please do not bid if you are not in agreement with this.

Please wait for an invoice before paying so that I can determine the correct auctioned postage for the area the album has to be sent to.

Air Mail may take up to 2 WEEKS for delivery.

I cannot be responsible for delays in delivery or lost/damaged items.

I do not offer Sea Mail as this takes up to 3 MONTHS for delivery.

Payment is due before 5 days from auction end & within 2 days for buy it

now items.

Please READ THE ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY and study the photographs

to avoid disappointment later. 

I use the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide as below.

2.  MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be     Mint.

3.  EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

4.  VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

5.  GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

6.  FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

7.  POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

8.  BAD The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

     Any Questions please ask.

     THANKS FOR LOOKING.