King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King (50th Anniversary) – 200G 2LP Vinyl Records

The Birth of Prog Rock, Captured in High‑Fidelity Analogue

Epic, influential and timeless—the debut that re‑defined rock, remastered and pressed with care for vinyl purists.

Originally released in 1969, In the Court of the Crimson King is widely recognised as one of the foundational albums of progressive rock. It fuses rock, jazz and classical elements into vast soundscapes, with Robert Fripp’s guitar, Ian McDonald’s woodwinds and Mellotron, Greg Lake’s vocals and bass, and Michael Giles’s dramatic drumming combining to shape a radical new musical template.

This 50th‑anniversary 2LP edition features the 2019 stereo mixes (by Steven Wilson) and alternate takes, pressed on 200 g vinyl for enhanced fidelity. The pressing reveals surprising depth—Majestic bass lines, airy Mellotron tones, crisp percussion, and precise stereo imaging work together to make the album feel alive in the room.

For fans of discovery and quality sound alike, this edition amplifies King Crimson’s visionary debut: from the explosive opener 21st Century Schizoid Man to the brooding title suite The Court of the Crimson King, every second is delivered with clarity and intention.
A must‑own piece of musical history, mastered for the vinyl format and built to reward a dedicated listening setup.

Track Listing:

LP1: The Album
A
1 21st Century Schizoid Man
2 I Talk to the Wind
3 Epitaph

B
4 Moonchild
5 The Court of the Crimson King

Mixed by Steven Wilson

LP2: The Alternate Album

C
1 21st Century Schizoid Man
2 I Talk to the Wind
3 Epitaph

D
1 Epitaph
2 Moonchild
3 The Court of the Crimson King
4 21st Century Schizoid Man

Side C1, D1 mixed by David Singleton, 2019
All other tracks mixed by Steven Wilson, 2019

Side C
1 Morgan studios June 1969 take with Greg Lake vocal overdubs from Wessex August 1969 & Jakko Jakszyk/Mel Collins August 2019 overdubs
2 Alternate 2019 mix
3 Alt. take – 2019 mix

Side D
1 Vocals isolated/highlighted, 2019 mix
2 Take 1, 2019 mix
3 Morgan studios, June 1969 take, 2019 mix
4 Trio version, 2019 mix