King Crimson - In The Court of the Crimson King (Limited Edition, 200 Gram) (LP)

One of the defining albums of British Rock music and one of the finest debut albums of all time is available now in 200 gram vinyl format. Described at the time as "an uncanny masterpiece" by Pete Townshend, the album has achieved legendary status over the years. In the more than 40 years since it's release IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING has never been out-of-print or unavailable in any of the world's main music markets and continues to enjoy consistently high sales. It is the only studio document of an extraordinary year in the life of King Crimson. The group's definitive album, and one of the most daring debut albums ever recorded by anybody. At the time, it blew all of the progressive/psychedelic competition (the Moody Blues, the Nice, etc.) out of the running, although it was almost too good for the band's own good -- it took King Crimson nearly four years to come up with a record as strong or concise. Ian McDonald's Mellotron is the dominant instrument, along with his saxes and