King Crimson – In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Clean, well-preserved copy. Excellent condition throughout, inside and out. Small indie shop copy.
Notes
Limited edition of 7,500 copies worldwide; not individually numbered. Discs are housed in jewel cases. CD 2 is known to have two matrix variants as documented in BaOI; all other aspects of “variant 2” are identical to “variant 1.”
Content Notes:
CD 1 – 2009 Stereo Mix:
Remixed from the original multitrack master tapes. Includes bonus tracks: an unedited full version of “Moonchild,” an alternate take featuring Robert and Ian only, an alternate take with different solos, and session extracts related to the introduction of “21st Century Schizoid Man.”
CD 2 – Original Master Edition 2004:
Original album mix, 24-bit remaster (September 2004). Bonus tracks include a Morgan Studios instrumental recording, a restored track from the first BBC session sourced from a bootleg, a BBC transcription disc version with improved sound quality, and de-clicked vinyl transfers of the original UK Island Records mono single split across two 7″ sides.
CD 3 – The Alternate Album:
Tracks 1–5 consist of alternate takes mixed for the first time from the original studio recordings. Tracks 6–10 are de-clicked vinyl transfers of the original stereo UK Island Records pink-label pressing, sourced from two LPs, including Robert Fripp’s personal archive copy.
CD 4 – Live 1969:
Tracks 1–7 are restored bootleg recordings from Hyde Park, London (July 5, 1969). Tracks 8–11 are restored bootleg recordings from Fillmore East, New York (November 1969).
CD 5 – Original Atlantic Records Issued U.S. Radio Promos:
De-clicked transfers from original vinyl sources. Tracks 1–5 feature the mono album mix used for radio promotion. Track 6 is an edited mono single mix issued for U.S. radio promotion only.
DVD Content:
Includes the original album remixed in MLP Lossless 5.1 Surround and DTS 5.1 Digital Surround, stereo album mixes and bonus material in high-resolution stereo formats, and video content with mono audio. DVD-Audio–specific content requires compatible players.
Alternate takes are mixed for the first time from the original studio recordings. Video content consists of a film edit of “21st Century Schizoid Man” from the Hyde Park concert on July 5, 1969, presented with original performance audio.
On the 2009 remix, Robert Fripp notes that the original mix served as the template, with the primary change being an edit to the “Moonchild” improvisation; the full version is included separately on this release.
All material is previously unreleased or previously unreleased in these versions, except for the original album mix (2004 master edition). Mono vinyl sources are credited to Online Vinyl Rarities (Bob Djukic), James Warner, John Kimber, and Robert Fripp, as applicable.
This release is presented in a 12″ × 12″ box with a booklet containing new sleeve notes, archival photos, a two-sided reprint of the original album sleeve, promotional photo reprints, and pins. This anniversary edition is also available in alternate CD and CD/DVD configurations.
The original album was first released on October 10, 1969. Recording, mastering, and production credits are as noted on the release. Released via Inner Knot (USA/Canada), WHD (Japan), and Panegyric (rest of world). ℗ & © Robert Fripp.
.Tracklist (standardized):
CD 1 – 2009 Stereo Mix
CD1-1. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:24
CD1-2. I Talk To The Wind – 6:00
CD1-3. Epitaph – 8:52
CD1-4. Moonchild – 9:02
CD1-5. The Court Of The Crimson King – 9:20
Bonus Tracks:
CD1-6. Moonchild (Full Version) – 12:13
CD1-7. I Talk To The Wind (Duo Version) – 4:54
CD1-8. I Talk To The Wind (Alternate Mix) – 6:34
CD1-9. Epitaph (Backing Track) – 9:02
CD1-10. Wind Session – 4:28
CD 2 – Original Master Edition 2004
CD2-1. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:23
CD2-2. I Talk To The Wind – 6:03
CD2-3. Epitaph – 8:48
CD2-4. Moonchild – 12:12
CD2-5. The Court Of The Crimson King – 9:25
Bonus Tracks:
CD2-6. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental) – 6:46
CD2-7. I Talk To The Wind (BBC Session) – 4:40
CD2-8. 21st Century Schizoid Man (BBC Session) – 7:11
CD2-9. The Court Of The Crimson King (Part 1 – Mono Single Version) – 3:22
CD2-10. The Court Of The Crimson King (Part 2 – Mono Single Version) – 4:30
CD 3 – The Alternate Album
CD3-1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental) – 7:07
CD3-2. I Talk To The Wind (Studio Run Through) – 4:20
CD3-3. Epitaph (Alternate Version) – 9:27
CD3-4. Moonchild (Take 1) – 2:20
CD3-5. The Court Of The Crimson King (Take 3) – 7:14
CD3-6. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:21
CD3-7. I Talk To The Wind – 6:02
CD3-8. Epitaph – 8:56
CD3-9. Moonchild – 12:12
CD3-10. The Court Of The Crimson King – 9:21
CD 4 – Live 1969
CD4-1. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 6:36
CD4-2. The Court Of The Crimson King – 6:31
CD4-3. Get Thy Bearings – 9:41
CD4-4. Epitaph – 4:28
CD4-5. Mantra – 3:04
CD4-6. Travel Weary Capricorn – 5:37
CD4-7. Mars – 3:30
CD4-8. The Court Of The Crimson King – 7:52
CD4-9. A Man A City – 12:19
CD4-10. Epitaph – 8:31
CD4-11. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:56
CD 5 – Original Atlantic Records Issued Vinyl U.S. Radio Promos
CD5-1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Mono) – 7:22
CD5-2. I Talk To The Wind (Mono) – 6:04
CD5-3. Epitaph (Mono) – 8:51
CD5-4. Moonchild (Mono) – 12:12
CD5-5. The Court Of The Crimson King (Mono) – 9:27
CD5-6. The Court Of The Crimson King (Edited Mono Single Mix) – 2:19
DVD – Audio Content
2009 5.1 Surround Mix:
DVD-1. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:24
DVD-2. I Talk To The Wind – 6:00
DVD-3. Epitaph – 8:52
DVD-4. Moonchild – 9:02
DVD-5. The Court Of The Crimson King – 9:20
2009 Stereo Mix:
DVD-6. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:24
DVD-7. I Talk To The Wind – 6:00
DVD-8. Epitaph – 8:52
DVD-9. Moonchild – 9:02
DVD-10. The Court Of The Crimson King – 9:20
Original Master Edition 2004:
DVD-11. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 7:23
DVD-12. I Talk To The Wind – 6:03
DVD-13. Epitaph – 8:48
DVD-14. Moonchild – 12:12
DVD-15. The Court Of The Crimson King – 9:25
Additional Audio Content:
DVD-16. Moonchild (Full Version) – 12:13
DVD-17. I Talk To The Wind (Duo Version) – 4:54
DVD-18. I Talk To The Wind (Alternate Mix) – 6:34
DVD-19. Epitaph (Backing Track) – 9:02
DVD-20. Wind Session – 4:28
The Alternate Album:
DVD-21. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental) – 7:07
DVD-22. I Talk To The Wind (Studio Run Through) – 4:20
DVD-23. Epitaph (Alternate Version) – 9:27
DVD-24. Moonchild (Take 1) – 2:20
DVD-25. The Court Of The Crimson King (Take 3) – 7:14
Video Content:
DVD-26. 21st Century Schizoid Man – Edit
Barcode:
6 33367 19692 7
Label Code:
LC 00614
Matrix / Runout:
Multiple matrix and runout variants present, including DGM5009, DGM2009, KCCBX1 (CD3–CD5), and KCSP1 identifiers. Variants correspond to individual discs within the set.
SID Codes:
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LW03
Mould SID Codes: IFPI AAHR0, IFPI AAHR3, IFPI AAHP7, IFPI AAHT6, IFPI AAHP8, IFPI AAHY2, IFPI AAHH1
Distribution:
Distributed by Panegyric and Inner Knot.
Copyright & Credits:
℗ & © Robert Fripp.
Recording Locations:
Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, Morgan Studios, Maida Vale Studios, Hyde Park, and Fillmore East.
Securely packed and shipped from Recycled Records LP in Longmont, Colorado.
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