{"product_id":"king-crimson-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-pink-island-vinyl","title":"King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King Pink Island Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: King Crimson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: In The Court Of The Crimson King\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Island Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: ILPS 9111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1969 UK Pink Island Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn The Court Of The Crimson King is the groundbreaking debut album by King Crimson and is widely regarded as the album that defined progressive rock. Combining symphonic influences, jazz improvisation and heavy rock with Peter Sinfield's evocative lyrics, the record remains one of the most acclaimed and influential albums ever released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the legendary tracks 21st Century Schizoid Man, I Talk To The Wind, Epitaph, Moonchild and the epic title track The Court Of The Crimson King, this landmark release continues to be an essential centrepiece of any progressive rock vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1969 UK Pink Island pressing on Island Records, catalogue number ILPS 9111. First issues were released on the highly collectible pink 'i' Island label and housed in the iconic matt gatefold sleeve featuring Barry Godber's unforgettable artwork. Original UK Pink Island pressings are among the most sought-after progressive rock records ever produced, prized for both their exceptional sound quality and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21st Century Schizoid Man (Including \"Mirrors\")\u003cbr\u003eI Talk To The Wind\u003cbr\u003eEpitaph (Including \"March For No Reason\" and \"Tomorrow And Tomorrow\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoonchild (Including \"The Dream\" and \"The Illusion\")\u003cbr\u003eThe Court Of The Crimson King (Including \"The Return Of The Fire Witch\" and \"The Dance Of The Puppets\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal 1969 UK Pink Island Pressing\u003cbr\u003eIsland Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue Number: ILPS 9111\u003cbr\u003eHighly Collectible Pink 'i' Island Label\u003cbr\u003eMatt Gatefold Sleeve featuring Barry Godber artwork\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Poly-Lined Island Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003eProduced by King Crimson\u003cbr\u003eFeatures 21st Century Schizoid Man, I Talk To The Wind, Epitaph, Moonchild and The Court Of The Crimson King\u003cbr\u003eWidely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential progressive rock albums ever released\u003cbr\u003eOriginal UK Pink Island pressings are among the most desirable records of the progressive rock era and remain a cornerstone of serious vinyl collections.\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57468482683253,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/943844F6-3CA2-43FB-A895-52488B9C6573.jpg?v=1785758387","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/king-crimson-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-pink-island-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}