KING CRIMSON LARKS' TONGUES IN ASPIC 1st UK PRES AwEsOm

	£		113
	$		150

KING CRIMSON ''LARKS' TONGUES IN ASPIC''  ORIGINAL EARLY  1ST UK PRESSING CAT NO. ILPS-9230 (ORIGINAL PINK RIMED ISLAND LABEL) MEGA MEGA RARE! EARLY PRESSING! MATRIX A-2U and B-2U (ONLY 1ST PRESSINGS) LOOK! ''1, 2'' ''L O'' AND ''1'' ''P O'' MOTHER STAMPERS MEGA MEGA EARLY!!''SARK'' (hand etched on side A. master pressers signature! (only 1st press)!

ABSOLUTELY TOP TOP AWESOME AUDIO THROUGHOUT ON ALL FREQUENCIES! (NO) CLICKS OR POPS!!!!

Larks' Tongues

in Aspic is a 1973 album by the British progressive rock group King Crimson. This album is the debut of King Crimson's third incarnation, and features original member and guitarist Robert Fripp and new members John Wetton (vocals, bass), David Cross (violin, mellotron), Jamie Muir (percussion), and Bill Bruford (drums), as well as lyricist RicharD Palmer-James. The album sees the band incorporate into its sound violin and also various exotic percussion instruments, including sheet metal and mbiras. The title was invented by percussionist Jamie Muir and is meant to signify what he heard in this album's music: something fragile and delicate (larks' tongues) encased in something corrosive and acidic (aspic)!!!

The album opens with a long experimental instrumental piece titled "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One." After that there are three vocal pieces, "Book of Saturday", "Exiles" and "Easy Money." These are followed by two more instrumentals, "The Talking Drum" and "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two." The instrumental pieces on this album have strong jazz fusion influences, and portions have an almost heavy metal feel. The angry, angular mood of this album is largely credited to the influence of Béla Bartók!!!!.

Side one

1. "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One" (D. Cross/R. Fripp/J. Wetton/B. Bruford/J. Muir) – 13:36
2. "Book of Saturday" (R. Fripp/J. Wetton/R. Palmer-James) – 2:49
3. "Exiles" (D. Cross/R. Fripp/R. Palmer-James) – 7:40

Side two

1. "Easy Money" (R. Fripp/J. Wetton/R. Palmer-James) – 7:54
2. "The Talking Drum" (D. Cross/R. Fripp/J. Wetton/B. Bruford/J. Muir) – 7:26
3. "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two" (R. Fripp) – 7:12

King Crimson

are a musical group founded by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles in 1969. King Crimson's style has typically been categorised as progressive rock, although it incorporates diverse influences ranging from jazz, classical and experimental music to psychedelic, New Wave, heavy metal, gamelan and folk music. King Crimson has garnered little radio or music video airplay, but there is a cult following.This debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King, is widely regarded as a landmark in progressive rock. Their later excursions into even more unconventional territory have been influential on many contemporary musical artists!!!.

In the late-1960s, the band was influential in popularising a previously unexplored mellotron rock style. Throughout the early-1970s, King Crimson's membership fluctuated as the band explored elements of jazz and funk. The band developed an improvisational sound influenced by heavy metal and became a more stable unit in the mid-1970s, before their breakup in 1974. The band re-formed in 1981 for three years, influenced by new wave and gamelan music, before breaking up again for around a decade. Following their 1994 reunion, King Crimson blended aspects of their 1980s and 1970s sound, which has continued into the 21st century!!!.

King Crimson's membership has fluctuated considerably throughout its existence, with 17 musicians passing through its ranks as full band members. Fripp, the only constant member of King Crimson, has arranged several disparate line-ups of the band, and he has stated that he does not necessarily consider himself the band's leader. Fripp describes King Crimson as "a way of doing things", and notes that he never originally intended to be seen as the head of the group!!!!

This original and earliest 1st pressing is one of the hardest to find and most sought after and if ever seen are normally played to death or are in vg condition!

The Matrix

side 1. ''ILPS-9230 A-2U'' (''SARK'' (hand etched) only 1st press)       

side2. ''ILPS-9230 B-2U'' ()

The Mother Stampers

side 1. ''1 ,2'' ''LO'' ( '1' '1' VERY EARLY!!)

side 2. ''1'' ''PO'' ( '1' '1' VERY EARLY!!)

Please note! So rare to find these early pressings!  1st pressings produce the best audio quality on vinyl!!!

The Vinyl.

To start with on initial inspection look superbe and lays perfectly flat on the turntable!!! still retains its original sheen from new!!!! Any marks that could possibly be seen would be light whispy sleeve removal marks only. I have played this at loud volume on a top system! The audio is truly cristal clear and vibrant all the way through with no signs of distortion or that this has been over played what so ever! In fact the audio is awesome (The audio in places felt like the house was shaking down) This album really rocked!! Please allow for some light static crackle\ticks only during quiet places on this vinyl! I must emphisise there was (no) distortion (no) loud clicks or pops and certainly (no) jumps or skips!! I would class myself as highly critical, Please look at my completed listings of records that i have sold of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right!!! 

Please note! This has been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 25 years or more! Abuild up of dirt and dust over the years in the grooves causes static crackle\ticks! A constant clean before each play is recomended!,,, This will reduce any static and enhance the audio quality!!!!!!

The labels

These are the original Island 'Pink rimed labels' Minimal spidering can only be seen angled to the light! Little if (no) spindle ware the hole is perfectly round! (this vinyl has not been over played and sounds barely played in my opinion!

The record sleeve

This is plain white with made in England, patented no splits or tares!

The Cover

This is the early original  1st press cover. These original covers are so hard to find and to keep in good condition!!! (NO) SPLITS OR TARES! very light storageware or any\rubbing to the edges and corners! All writing at the spine and cover is fully legable! no real creases to talk of!! Try to find better after 34 years! A great example!!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 10.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds week days only!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

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As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 10.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER RARE 1ST UK PRESSINGS LISTED NOW!!!! (click the link bellow)

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