Young Persons’ Guide To King Crimson – Prog-Jazz Rock Double Vinyl LP-OG-UK-Book

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King Crimson went through multiple transformations with a constantly changing lineup during their years together. But the one constant was always Robert Fripp, the adventurous and ethereal musical genius.  With Fripp in charge you knew you were always going to be challenged by new sounds and multiple influences. As the title suggests, this is a powerful compilation of some of their most unforgettable early recordings. It includes highlights from their first nine albums. This double album was released on the British Polydor label in 1974, number ISLD 7 and 2335-136/2335-137. I believe this is the original release of the album though with alternate labels. The 20-page 11" square scrapbook, featuring a complete King Crimson diary and gig list (1969-74), full with cuttings and photographs compiled by Robert Fripp is included.  The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful – almost pristine - condition with its bright original luster and just a few very light paper scuffs that barely impact play. It plays with almost no background noise. The vinyl grades VG+. The gatefold album cover shows a hint of ring wear and light corner and edge wear. All seams are sharp, tight, and intact. There is a Jem import sticker on the front. The original lined label inner sleeves are included and have all seams intact. The cover grades VG+. 

Track List:

Epitaph

   March For No Reason

   Tomorrow And Tomorrow

Cadence & Cascade

Ladies Of The Road

I Talk To The Wind (Previously Unreleased Version)

Red

Starless

The Night Watch

Book Of Saturday

Peace – A Theme

Cat Food

Groon

Coda From Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part I

Moonchild

   The Dream

   The Illusion

Trio

In The Court Of The Crimson King

   The Return Of The Fire Witch

   The Dance Of The Puppets

Grading Information:

I always clean and listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I always attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.

I use four grades in grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects. It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background noise. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading. Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG. 

Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth owning as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $7.00 in the continental U.S. I apologize for the increase in shipping cost. The USPS has raised postage rates again. Shipping a single email now costs $5.38, so even at $7, the cost of supplies means I still end up losing money on each album. I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it! Shipping will be $7.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. Also, please keep in mind that if your entire transaction totals $50 or more, I will pay the entire shipping cost.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $28. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically, the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thanks for looking and please contact me with any questions.