King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King [40th Anniversary Edition] (Box Set) (2009)

Recorded over a period of 10 days in August 1969 & released on October 10th of the same year In The Court Of The Crimson King stands as one of the defining albums of British rock music & one of the finest debut albums of all time. Described at the time as "an uncanny masterpiece" by Pete Townshend, the album has achieved legendary status over the years. It is the only studio document of an extraordinary year in the life of King Crimson; a year that began with the group's first rehearsals on January 13th, included a residency at the Marquee Club, a concert in Hyde Park with The Rolling Stones, the recording and release of the album and ended with the dissolution of the lineup at the close of Crimson's 1st American tour in December. In the 40 years since its 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 & continues to enjoy consistently high sales. Now expanded with a completely new mix, previously unreleased tracks & a stunning 5.1 Surround Sound mix. Steven Wilson said of the mixing work "The intention is certainly not to try to replace or supersede the 1969 mix (which, like many classic albums, is what it is partly because of the limitations of the original recording circumstances), but to provide an alternate perspective to what must now be considered not only a rock masterpiece, but also the foundation stone of progressive rock."

Personnel:
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 and illumination

Available in three formats: double cd, cd/dvda and 5cd/1dvda deluxe box set.

5 Disc (EAC Log + Cue + Flac + Full Covers)
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CD1
2009 Stereo Mix:
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man
2. I Talk To The Wind
3. Epitaph
4. Moonchild
5. The Court Of The Crimson King
6. Moonchild (Full Version)
7. I Talk To The Wind (Duo Version)
8. I Talk To The Wind (Alternate Mix)
9. Epitaph (Backing Track)
10. Wind Session


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CD2
Original Master Edition 2004:
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man
2. I Talk To The Wind
3. Epitaph
4. Moonchild
5. The Court Of The Crimson King
6. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental)
7. I Talk To The Wind (BBC Session)
8. 21st Century Schizoid Man (BBC Session)
9. The Court Of The Crimson King Part 1 (Mono Single Version)
10. The Court Of The Crimson King Part 2 (Mono Single Version)


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CD3
The Alternate Album:
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental)
2. I Talk To The Wind (Studio Run Through)
3. Epitaph (Alternate Version)
4. Moonchild (Take 1)
5. The Court Of The Crimson KIng (Take 3)
6. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Original Pink Label)
7. I Talk To The Wind (Original Pink Label)
8. Epitaph (Original Pink Label)
9. Moonchild (Original Pink Label)
10. The Court Of The Crimson King (Original Pink Label)


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CD4
Live 1969:
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Hyde Park)
2. The Court Of The Crimson King (Hyde Park)
3. Get Thy Bearings (Hyde Park)
4. Epitaph (Hyde Park)
5. Mantra (Hyde Park)
6. Travel Weary Capricorn (Hyde Park)
7. Mars (Hyde Park)
8. The Court Of The Crimson King (Fillmore East)
9. A Man A City (Fillmore East)
10. Epitaph (Fillmore East)
11. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Fillmore East)


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CD5
The original Atlantic Records
Issued Vinyl US Radio Promos:
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (US Radio Promos)
2. I Talk To The Wind (US Radio Promos)
3. Epitaph (US Radio Promos)
4. Moonchild (US Radio Promos)
5. The Court Of The Crimson King (Mono Album Mix)
6. The Court Of The Crimson King (Edited Mono Single Mix)


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DVD-Audio (Image File)
Include:
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- MLP LOSSLESS 5.1 SURROUND
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man
2. I Talk To The Wind
3. Epitaph
4. Moonchild
5. The Court Of The Crimson King
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- MLP LOSSLESS STEREO
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man
2. I Talk To The Wind
3. Epitaph
4. Moonchild
5. The Court Of The Crimson King
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EXTRAS
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-Alternate Takes (MLP Lossless)

1. Moonchild (2009 remix, full version)
As Robert chose to feature the edit of Moonchild in the album running order, the full version is included here
2. I Talk To The Wind (duo version)
An alternate take featuring just Robert Ian
3. I Talk To The Wind (alternate mix)
An alternate take featuring different solos
4. Epitaph (backing track)
5. Wind Session
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- The Alternate Album
In The Court Of The Crimson King (MLP Lossless)

1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (trio version, instrumental)
2. I Talk To The Wind (studio run through)
3. Epitaph (alternate version)
4. Moonchild (take 1)
5. The Court Of The Crimson King (take 3)
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