In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)
Sample Image10 photosWith Obi.
Available Pressings
Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-10115A1971Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$56.00
Sample Image8 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors") = 21世紀の精神異常者 - ミラーズ
- A2. I Talk To The Wind = 風に語りて
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow") = エピタフ (墓碑銘) - 理由なき行進 - 明日又明日
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion") = ムーン・チャイルド - ドリーム - 幻想
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets") = クリムゾン・キングの宮殿 - 帰って来た魔女 - あやつり人形のおどり
Notes
Textured gatefold. Possibly issued with an obi.
This is similar to In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) = クリムゾン・キングの宮殿 but the company credits inside gatefold are different and the runouts are different.
The insert has a copyright date of 1971.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Label 1)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Label 2)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 1-1 2-A-8 3 〄 (side 1, stamped/etched)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 2 -A- 3 〄 (side 2, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 1-1 2-A-5 3 〄 (Side A, stamped, variant 2)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 2-A-20 3 〄 (Side B, stamped, variant 2)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-8080A1971Japan+ Insertfrom$51.00
Sample Image10 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including ''Mirrors'')
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including ''March For No Reason'' And ''Tomorrow And Tomorrow'')
- B1. Moonchild (Including ''The Dream And ''The Illusion'')
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including ''The Return Of The Fire Witch'' And ''The Dance Of The Puppets'')
Notes
First Japanese pressing in textured gatefold cover with double-sided bio-photo-lyrics sheet in English & Japanese and custom Rock Age Obi with ¥2,000 price & Rock Age company inner sleeve & "Document Of The Apology" (Insert contains a misprint about group member). All runouts are stamped. This is the first of at least three variations of the P-8080 Japanese issue. The pressings can be identified by the OBI and perimeter text on the labels. 1st Issue (THIS ONE): “Rock Age” Obi with “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and price of ¥ 2,000 printed on obi and back of the sleeve. Also has Rock Age company inner sleeve & “document of the apology” (Insert had misprint about group member). Back of obi has perforated (detachable) inventory re-order coupon for retailer use showing catalog P-8080A & ¥2,000. 2nd Issue: red & white Obi WITHOUT “Rock Age”. Same “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and ¥ 2,000 price printed on obi and back of the sleeve: [r=3377838] 3rd Issue: red & white Obi with ¥ 2,300 price and perimeter text on label “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” Warner-Pioneer Corporation was the new corporate name adopted in 1972: [r=8810851]
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other: ¥2,000 (Price on obi & back cover)
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Label A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Label B)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 6 - 1 1 - A - 2 〄 (Runout A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 1 - A - 2 (1) 〄 (Runout B)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-8080A1971Japan+ OBI, + Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$29.00
Sample Image8 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including ''Mirrors'')
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including ''March For No Reason'' And ''Tomorrow And Tomorrow'')
- B1. Moonchild (Including ''The Dream And ''The Illusion'')
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including ''The Return Of The Fire Witch'' And ''The Dance Of The Puppets'')
Notes
1971 second Japanese pressing in textured gatefold cover with 2 page bio-photo-lyrics sheet in English & Japanese and custom red Obi with ¥2,000 price. This is the second of at least three variations of the P-8080 Japanese issue. The pressings can be identified by the OBI and perimeter text on the labels. 1st Issue: “Rock Age” Obi with “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and price of ¥ 2,000 printed on obi and back of the sleeve. Also has Rock Age company inner sleeve & “document of the apology” (Insert had misprint about group member): [r=11518194] 2nd Issue (THIS ONE): red & white Obi WITHOUT “Rock Age”. Same “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and ¥ 2,000 price printed on obi and back of the sleeve. 3rd Issue: red & white Obi with ¥ 2,300 price and perimeter text on label “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” Warner-Pioneer Corporation was the new corporate name adopted in 1972: [r=8810851]
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other: ¥2,000 (Price)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 (Label A, Stamped A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A2 (Label B, Stamped B)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-8080A1972Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$34.00
Sample Image9 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including ''Mirrors'') = 21世紀の精神異常者 - ミラーズ
- A2. I Talk To The Wind = 風に語りて
- A3. Epitaph (Including ''March For No Reason'' And ''Tomorrow And Tomorrow'') = エピタフ (墓碑銘) - 理由なき行進 - 明日又明日
- B1. Moonchild (Including ''The Dream And ''The Illusion'') = ムーン・チャイルド - ドリーム - 幻想
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including ''The Return Of The Fire Witch'' And ''The Dance Of The Puppets'') = クリムゾン・キングの宮殿 - 帰って来た魔女 - あやつり人形のおどり
Notes
1972 (or 1973) transitionary Japanese pressing in textured gatefold cover with insert in English & Japanese and custom red obi with ¥ 2,000 price.
This was released between the 2nd and the 3rd issue. It still has the ¥ 2,000 price on OBI and backcover, but already “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation” in the perimeter text on label.
Released after Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation changed to Warner-Pioneer Corporation sometime after April 1972. Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation company credits still appear in the gatefold.
Released before 26812241 (that version has a more expensive price).
1st Issue: “Rock Age” OBI with “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and price of
¥ 2,000 printed on OBI and back of the sleeve. Also has Rock Age company inner sleeve & “document of the apology” (Insert had misprint about group member):
11518194
2nd Issue: red & white OBI WITHOUT “Rock Age”. Same “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and ¥ 2,000 price printed on OBI and back of the sleeve.
3377838
3rd Issue: red & white OBI with ¥ 2,300 price and perimeter text on label “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” Warner-Pioneer Corporation was the new corporate name adopted in 1972:
8810851
Runouts are stamped.
Japanese Industrial Standards symbol 〄 appears in the runouts.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BMI
- Price Code: ¥ 2,000 (List price)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Side A label)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Side B label)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 3-457K 1-A-10 (1) 〄 (Side A runout, variant 1)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A2 1-A-22 (1) 〄 (Side B runout, variant 1)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 3-457K 1-A-13 (1) 〄 (Side A runout, variant 2)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A2 1-A-22 (1) 〄 (Side B runout, variant 2)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-10115A1972Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$32.00
Sample Image8 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors") = 21世紀の精神異常者 - ミラーズ
- A2. I Talk To The Wind = 風に語りて
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow") = エピタフ (墓碑銘) - 理由なき行進 - 明日又明日
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion") = ムーン・チャイルド - ドリーム - 幻想
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets") = クリムゾン・キングの宮殿 - 帰って来た魔女 - あやつり人形のおどり
Notes
Issued in a textured gatefold sleeve with insert (possibly as well with an obi).
Gatefold states on the inside "Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation", while the centre labels read "Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation".
Probably released in April 1972 (when Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation was renamed to Warner-Pioneer Corporation) or shortly after.
The liner notes on the insert are dated "1971 / 4 / 17".
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Label side A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Label side B)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 6-1 1-A-62 (1) 23 〄 (Runout side A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 1-C-3 3 〄 (Runout side B)
- Other: ¥ 2,500 (Price in lower right corner of back cover)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-8080A1972Japan+ OBI, + Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$42.00
Sample Image8 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including ''Mirrors'')
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including ''March For No Reason'' And ''Tomorrow And Tomorrow'')
- B1. Moonchild (Including ''The Dream And ''The Illusion'')
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including ''The Return Of The Fire Witch'' And ''The Dance Of The Puppets'')
Notes
1972 (or 1973) Japanese pressing in textured gatefold cover with insert in English & Japanese and custom red OBI with ¥ 2,000 price. This must have been released between the 2nd and the 3rd issue. It still has the ¥ 2,000 price on OBI and backcover, but already “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation” in the perimeter text on label. 1st Issue: “Rock Age” OBI with “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and price of ¥ 2,000 printed on OBI and back of the sleeve. Also has Rock Age company inner sleeve & “document of the apology” (Insert had misprint about group member): [r=11518194] 2nd Issue: red & white OBI WITHOUT “Rock Age”. Same “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and ¥ 2,000 price printed on OBI and back of the sleeve. [r=3377838] 3rd Issue: red & white OBI with ¥ 2,300 price and perimeter text on label “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” Warner-Pioneer Corporation was the new corporate name adopted in 1972: [r=8810851]
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other: ¥ 2,000 (Price)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 32-Z1 1-A-12 (1) 〄 (Side A, Stamped, Variant 1)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A2 1-A-14 (1) 〄 (Side B, Stamped, Variant 1)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 2-6/89 1-A-9 (1) 〄 (Side A, Stamped, Variant 2)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A21-A-7 (1) 〄 (Side B, Stamped, Variant 2)
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Vinyl, LP x1Island RecordsILPS 9111, ILPS-91111972UK+ Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$39.00
Sample Image9 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph Including (a) March For No Reason; (b) Tomorrow And Tomorrow
- B1. Moonchild Including (a) The Dream; (b) The Illusion
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King Including (a) The Return Of The Fire Witch; (b) The Dance Of The Puppets
Notes
℗ 1969 Island Records Ltd.
Originally released October 10th 1969.
This version has centre labels with a 'pink rim/palm tree' design that indicate the release date is likely to be no earlier than 1970.
Gatefold sleeve - Printed in England by Robor Limited.
A similar
Catalog numbers:
- ILPS 9111 on center labels, sleeve and spine
- ILPS-9111 inside gatefold
Titles on sleeve:
A3: Epitaph including March For No Reason and Tomorrow And Tomorrow
B1: Moonchild including The Dream And The Illusion
B2: The Court Of The Crimson King including The Return Of The Fire Witch and The Dance Of The Puppets
Produced for E.G. Productions, 'David & John'.
Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London.
All songs published by E.G. Music Ltd.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U P L (Variant 1: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U M G (Variant 1: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U R L (Variant 2: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U M G (Variant 2: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A 4U DC (Variant 3: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U CO (Variant 3: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U R L 1 (Variant 4: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U RA (Variant 4: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U CI (Variant 5: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U CI (Variant 5: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A 4U DO (Variant 6: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U LP (Variant 6: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U MM (Variant 7: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U OA (Variant 7: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U FT (Variant 8: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U TG (Variant 8: Runout B-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 A-4U MG (Variant 9: Runout A-side, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: ILPS 9111 B-4U PL (Variant 9: Runout B-side, stamped)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-8080A1974Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$31.00
Sample Image10 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including ''Mirrors'')
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including ''March For No Reason'' And ''Tomorrow And Tomorrow'')
- B1. Moonchild (Including ''The Dream And ''The Illusion'')
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including ''The Return Of The Fire Witch'' And ''The Dance Of The Puppets'')
Notes
1974 Japanese gatefold reissue with red & white obi with ¥2,300 price and insert. Insert features Japanese liner notes & lyrics, with image of the album surrounded by 4 following releases by members of the team that made this LP: P-8033A (Emerson Lake & Palmer), P-8034A (McDonald & Giles); P-8049A (Circus); P-8104A (In The Wake Of Poseidon). This is the third of at least three variations of the P-8080 Japanese issue. The pressings can be identified by the OBI and perimeter text on the labels. 1st Issue: “Rock Age” Obi with “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and price of ¥ 2,000 printed on obi and back of the sleeve. Also has Rock Age company inner sleeve & “document of the apology” (Insert had misprint about group member): [r=11518194] 2nd Issue: red & white Obi WITHOUT “Rock Age”. Same “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and ¥ 2,000 price printed on obi and back of the sleeve: [r=3377838] 3rd Issue (THIS ONE): red & white Obi with ¥ 2,300 price and perimeter text on label “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” Warner-Pioneer Corporation was the new corporate name adopted in 1972.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Price Code: ¥2,300
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080 A1 4-9K 1-A-34 (1) 2 〄 (Runout Side A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 1 - A - 42 (1) 2 〄 (Runout Side B)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-10115A1976Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$33.00
Sample Image10 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors") = 21世紀の精神異常者 - ミラーズ
- A2. I Talk To The Wind = 風に語りて
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow") = エピタフ (墓碑銘) - 理由なき行進 - 明日又明日
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion") = ムーン・チャイルド - ドリーム - 幻想
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets") = クリムゾン・キングの宮殿 - 帰って来た魔女 - あやつり人形のおどり
Notes
Textured gatefold reissue with obi and insert. Labels: Made by the Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan, under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. U.S.A. Gatefold: Warner-Pioneer Corporation ■ Tokyo, Japan 発売元：ワーナー・パイオニア株式会社 © 716・IS A ☆ 録音特性〈RIAA〉
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Price Code: ¥2,500 (List price)
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Label 1)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Label 2)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 2-A-18 3 〄 10.9Z49X (Runout 1, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 TO 2-A-20 3 〄 (Runout 2, stamped)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-10115A1978Japan+ Insertfrom$38.00
Sample Image8 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors") = 21世紀の精神異常者 - ミラーズ
- A2. I Talk To The Wind = 風に語りて
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow") = エピタフ (墓碑銘) - 理由なき行進 - 明日又明日
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion") = ムーン・チャイルド - ドリーム - 幻想
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets") = クリムゾン・キングの宮殿 - 帰って来た魔女 - あやつり人形のおどり
Notes
Released in a textured gatefold with obi and insert. Labels: Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan, under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. U.S.A. Gatefold: Warner-Pioneer Corporation ■ Tokyo, Japan 発売元：ワーナー・パイオニア株式会社 © 716・IS A ☆ 録音特性〈RIAA〉 Similar to [r=2347855], but with "¥2,500" printed on back cover. Runout side A contains "6-78", supposedly the pressing date.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Label side A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Label side B)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 1-A-61 (1) 23 〄 6-78 (Runout side A)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 1-C-14 3 〄 (Runout side B)
- Rights Society: BMI
- Other: ¥ 2,500 (Price)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticSD 191551978US+ Inner Sleevefrom$21.00
Sample Image4 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph Including March For No Reason And Tomorrow And Tomorrow
- B1. Moonchild Including The Dream And The Illusion
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King Including The Return Of The Fire Witch And The Dance Of The Puppets
Notes
1978 reissue version with the WEA logo
appearing in the rim text at bottom of labels.
Pressing variation: Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
Alternate text placement on the labels.
A clear sticker strip with the artist name,
and label logo in a red font, was added to the shrink wrap.
Standard gatefold sleeve with matte style (non-textured) surface.
Variant Details:
=> Variant 3: the <W.> at the end of both variant 3 records is a logo. The "." is underneath the "W" - like: " V.V " indicating lacquer cut by . This is likely the same for all variants.
=> All variants: the (MR) represents the machine stamped Monarch Record Mfg. Co. logo - the letters 'MR' inside a circle.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-69 1699-MO (Side A Label)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-69 1700-MO (Side B Label)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-691699 DD MT GI-REPL- (MR) △19960(1.) PR (A Side Runout Etching, Variant 1)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-691700-CC (MR) △22117 (3) LW AT W (B Side Runout Etching, Variant 1)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-691700-CC (MR) △22188 (7) (A Side Runout Etching, Variant 2)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-691700-CC (MR) △22117 (3) LW AT W (B Side Runout Etching, Variant 2)
- Matrix / Runout: STA.691699-CC (MR) △22180(2) LW AT <W.> (A Side Runout Etching, Variant 3)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-691700-CC (MR) △22117(3) LW AT <W.> (B Side Runout Etching, Variant 3)
- Matrix / Runout: ST.A-691699-CC (MR) △22180 (7) LW AT W (A Side Runout Etching, Variant 4)
- Matrix / Runout: ST-A-691700-CC (MR) △22117 (3) LW AT W (B Side Runout Etching, Variant 4)
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Vinyl, LP x1AtlanticP-6365A1981Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$36.00
Sample Image5 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph Including March For No Reason And Tomorrow And Tomorrow
- B1. Moonchild Including The Dream And The Illusion
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King Including The Return Of The Fire Witch And The Dance Of The Puppets
Notes
This reissue is the commemorative series "Warner Pioneer 10th Year Wea-Way '80 Hot Rod", printed on Atlantic green and red label. Thick textured gatefold sleeve, printed in Japan. Insert with lyrics in Japanese, clear plastic inner sleeve with rounded end. Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan under licence from Atlantic Recording Corp U.S.A.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: P - 8080 A1 9-Y 2 - A - 14 3 〄 (Side A, stamped [9-Y rotated])
- Matrix / Runout: P - 8080 A2 2 - A - 5 3 〄 (Side B, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A1 (Label Side A, in parentheses)
- Matrix / Runout: P-8080A2 (Label Side B, in parentheses)
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Price Code: ¥ 2,000 (Obi Strip)
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Vinyl, LP x1Polydor25MM 02611983Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$28.00
Sample Image2 photosTracklist
- A1. "21th Century Schizoid Man" (Incl. "Mirrors")
- A2. "I Talk To The Wind"
- A3. "Epitaph" (Incl. "March For Reason" & "Tomorrow And Tomorrow")
- B1. "Moonchild" (Incl. "The Dream" & "The Illusion")
- B2. "The Court Of The Crimson King" (Incl. "The Return Of The Fire Witch" & "The Dance Of The Puppets")
Notes
Smooth Skin Style Gatefold Sleeve. With Linernotes Lyrics Sheet & OBI.
Additional Notes
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Vinyl, LP x1PolydorSEL-RG 6451983South Korea+ Inner Sleevefrom$38.00
Sample Image3 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including Mirrors)
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including (A) March For No Reason; (B) Tomorrow And Tomorrow)
- B1. Moonchild (Including (A) The Dream; (B) The Illusion)
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including (A) The Return Of The Fire Witch; (B) The Dance Of The Puppets)
Notes
Original release: 1969 Produced by King Crimson for E.G. Records LTD. Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London
Additional Notes
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Vinyl, LP x1EG25VB-11431987Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$125.00
Sample Image2 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man Including Mirrors
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph Including March For No Reason And Tomorrow And Tomorrow
- B1. Moonchild Including The Dream And The Illusion
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King Including The Return Of The Fire Witch And The Dance Of The Puppets
Notes
Made by Toshiba EMI in Japan Issued in gate fold cover with 4 page bio / lyric sheet
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: T 4988 006 6087 9
- Price Code: ¥2,500
- Rights Society: JASRAC
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Vinyl, LP x1Discipline Global MobileKCLP12010Worldwidefrom$24.00
Sample Image12 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including Mirrors)
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including (A) March For No Reason (B) Tomorrow And Tomorrow)
- B1. Moonchild (Including (A) The Dream (B) The Illusion)
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including (A) The Return Of The Fire Witch (B) The Dance Of The Puppets)
Notes
Issued in a white poly lined inner sleeve and housed in a gatefold jacket. Some copies include a download code for a 320 kbps transfer of the original 1969 pressing. Pressing plant confirmed via message from "Jas" at LOUD Mastering that it was done by the old EMI plant on Blythe now called The Vinyl Factory Manufacturing. [Sticker:] • The original stereo mix of the 1969 classic debut • Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp • 200-gram super-heavyweight vinyl [Gatefold inside:] In The Court Of The Crimson King An observation by King Crimson All songs published by U.M.G. Music Ltd. Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London Produced [...] for E.G. Productions, 'David & John' [Labels:] Made in England. Stereo. ℗ & © 2010 Robert Fripp.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 33367 91111 7 (Text, sticker)
- Barcode: 633367911117 (Scanned from sticker, UPC-A)
- Matrix / Runout: KC LP 1 A-1 JONZ LOUD (Side A runout, etched)
- Matrix / Runout: KC LP 1 B-1 JONZ LOUD (Side B runout, etched)
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Vinyl, LP x1Discipline Global MobileIEPS-91112010Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$86.00
Sample ImageTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including Mirrors)
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including (A) March For No Reason (B) Tomorrow And Tomorrow)
- B1. Moonchild (Including (A) The Dream (B) The Illusion)
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including (A) The Return Of The Fire Witch (B) The Dance Of The Puppets)
Notes
Japanese 40th anniversary edition. Limited edition of 2,000 copies. 200g heavyweight vinyl pressed by Toyokasei Japan. Comes with Rock Age reproduction obi strip, fold-out insert and download card, in a plastic bag with hype sticker. First limited copies came with outer slipcase.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4 582213 914580
- Other: ¥4,200 (Price)
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Vinyl, LP x1PanegyricKCLP12020UK & US+ Inner Sleevefrom$28.00
Sample Image13 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow")
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion")
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets")
Notes
Text on labels:
Made in England.
℗ & © 2010 Robert Fripp.
The original stereo mix of the 1969 classic debut.
Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp.
200-gram super-heavyweight vinyl.
Similar to In The Court Of The Crimson King and In The Court Of The Crimson King. Different inner sleeve and the catalog number is missing in the upper left corner of the inner fold of the sleeve.
A white label version of this release is here In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: KCLP 1 A-2 JASDAFACE LOUD (Side A)
- Matrix / Runout: KCLP 1 B-2 JASDAFACE LOUD (Side B)
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Vinyl, LP x1PanegyricKCLP12020UK & USfrom$86.00
Sample Image10 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow")
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion")
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets")
Notes
Text on labels:
Made in England.
℗ & © 2010 Robert Fripp.
The original stereo mix of the 1969 classic debut.
Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp.
200-gram super-heavyweight vinyl.
There are two similar releases in the Discogs database - In The Court Of The Crimson King and In The Court Of The Crimson King. However, this release has a different inner sleeve and the catalog number is missing in the upper left corner of the inner fold of the sleeve.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 33367 91111 7 (On hype sticker)
- Matrix / Runout: KC LP 1 A-1 Jonz LOUD (Side A)
- Matrix / Runout: KC LP 1 b-1 Jonz LOUD (Side B)
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Vinyl, LP x1PanegyricKCLP12021UK, Europe & USfrom$93.00
Sample Image10 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" And "Tomorrow And Tomorrow")
- B1. Moonchild (Including "The Dream" And "The Illusion")
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including "The Return Of The Fire Witch" And "The Dance Of The Puppets")
Notes
This release has “All songs published by Universal Music MGB Ltd.” printed on the sleeve. Text on labels: Made in England. Stereo. ℗ & © 2010 Robert Fripp. Text on sticker : The original stereo mix of the 1969 classic debut. Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp. 200-gram super-heavyweight vinyl. Pictures on inner sleeve 8th release in 'The Elements of King Crimson' Tour Box Set Series indicate a 2021 pressing. No text on spine.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 33367 91111 7 (Text)
- Barcode: 633367911117 (Scanned)
- Matrix / Runout: KC LP I A-I JONZ LOUD° (Side A runout (etched))
- Matrix / Runout: KC LP I B-I JONZ LOUD° (Side B runout (etched))
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Vinyl, LP x1Polydor2302-057, ILPS 9111, ILPS-9111, 2302 057UKfrom$29.00
Sample Image9 photosTracklist
- A1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including Mirrors)
- A2. I Talk To The Wind
- A3. Epitaph (Including (A) March For No Reason; (B) Tomorrow And Tomorrow)
- B1. Moonchild (Including (A) The Dream; (B) The Illusion)
- B2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Including (A) The Return Of The Fire Witch; (B) The Dance Of The Puppets)
Notes
2302-057 on label
ILPS-9111 on sleeve, inside gatefold
2302 057 on sticker inside gatefold sleeve (on some copies)
ILPS 9111 on spine
First Polydor issue inside Island sleeve.
Most probably issued late 1976 or early 1977.
Label identical with : In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 2302-057 A (Label side A)
- Matrix / Runout: 2302-057 B (Label side B)
- Matrix / Runout: 2302057 A//1 UT 11 1 (Runout side A)
- Matrix / Runout: 2302057 B//4 UT 11 2 (Runout side B)
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