King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King - An Observation By King Crimson [5CD Japanese Limited Edition, 40th Anniversary Series] (1969/2009) [HQCD]
Artist: King Crimson
Title: In The Court Of The Crimson King - An Observation By King Crimson
Year Of Release: 1969/2009
Label: WHD Entertainment, Inc. [IEZP-18 ]
Genre: Prog Rock, Art Rock
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 5:45:36
Total Size: 1.25 gb / 2.31 gb
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: In The Court Of The Crimson King - An Observation By King Crimson
Year Of Release: 1969/2009
Label: WHD Entertainment, Inc. [IEZP-18 ]
Genre: Prog Rock, Art Rock
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 5:45:36
Total Size: 1.25 gb / 2.31 gb
WebSite: Album Preview
CD 1: "2009 Stereo Mix" remixed from the original multitrack master tapes
Bonus tracks:
Track 6: As Robert chose to feature the edit of Moonchild in the album running order, the full version is included here.
Track 7: An alternate take featuring just Robert & Ian.
Track 8: An alternate take featuring different solos.
Track 10: Extracts from the session that produced the distinctive intro to „21st Century Schizoid Man“.
CD 2: "Original Master Edition 2004" Original album mix, 24 bit remaster, September 2004
Bonus tracks:
Track 6: Morgan Studios recording, instrumental.
Track 7: Recently discovered track from the first BBC session, audio restored from bootleg source.
Track 8: A BBC transcription disc of this track was found some time after the original release of the Epitaph album providing much improved sound quality.
Tracks 9 & 10: De-clicked vinyl transfer of the original UK Island Records mono single version of the song as split across two sides of 7“ vinyl.
CD 3: "The Alternate Album"
Tracks 1 - 5: Alternate takes mixed for the first time from the original studio recordings.
Tracks 6 - 10: De-clicked vinyl transfer of the original stereo first Island Records issued pink label UK pressing run. Sourced from two vinyl LPs - one of which is Robert Fripp’s personal archive copy.
CD 4: "Live 1969"
Tracks 1 - 7: Restored bootleg, recorded live at Hyde Park, London, July 5th 1969.
Tracks 8 - 11: Restored bootleg, recorded live at Fillmore East, New York, November 1969.
CD 5: "The Original Atlantic Records Issued Vinyl US Radio Promos" De-clicked from original vinyl source copies
Tracks 1 - 5: Mono album mix used for radio promotion.
Track 6: Edited, mono single mix used for radio promotion only in the USA.
Bonus tracks:
Track 6: As Robert chose to feature the edit of Moonchild in the album running order, the full version is included here.
Track 7: An alternate take featuring just Robert & Ian.
Track 8: An alternate take featuring different solos.
Track 10: Extracts from the session that produced the distinctive intro to „21st Century Schizoid Man“.
CD 2: "Original Master Edition 2004" Original album mix, 24 bit remaster, September 2004
Bonus tracks:
Track 6: Morgan Studios recording, instrumental.
Track 7: Recently discovered track from the first BBC session, audio restored from bootleg source.
Track 8: A BBC transcription disc of this track was found some time after the original release of the Epitaph album providing much improved sound quality.
Tracks 9 & 10: De-clicked vinyl transfer of the original UK Island Records mono single version of the song as split across two sides of 7“ vinyl.
CD 3: "The Alternate Album"
Tracks 1 - 5: Alternate takes mixed for the first time from the original studio recordings.
Tracks 6 - 10: De-clicked vinyl transfer of the original stereo first Island Records issued pink label UK pressing run. Sourced from two vinyl LPs - one of which is Robert Fripp’s personal archive copy.
CD 4: "Live 1969"
Tracks 1 - 7: Restored bootleg, recorded live at Hyde Park, London, July 5th 1969.
Tracks 8 - 11: Restored bootleg, recorded live at Fillmore East, New York, November 1969.
CD 5: "The Original Atlantic Records Issued Vinyl US Radio Promos" De-clicked from original vinyl source copies
Tracks 1 - 5: Mono album mix used for radio promotion.
Track 6: Edited, mono single mix used for radio promotion only in the USA.
:: TRACKLIST ::
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
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
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
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
The Original Atlantic Records Issued Vinyl US 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
Robert Fripp – guitar
Ian McDonald – reeds, woodwind, vibes, keyboards, mellotron, vocals
Greg Lake – bass guitar, lead vocals
Michael Giles – drums, percussion, vocals
Peter Sinfield – words, illumination
Barry Godber – cover illustrations
Limited Edition of 7500 copies worldwide (not numbered)
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