In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) ( LP, Album, Stereo) Island Records, Island Records. ILPS 9111, ILPS-9111. UK. 1969. Recently Edited. In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) ( LP, Album) Atlantic. SD 8245. Seldom does a band release a debut album as critically and financially successful as In the Court of the Crimson King, an Observation by King Crimson.Released in the winter of 1969 the album is filled with echoes of the darkest parts of the decade. King Crimson is a band that people literally are dying to be in. IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING is a dark, comic film for anyone who wonders whether it is worth sacrificing everything for just a single moment of transcendence. For over 50 years Robert Fripp, also famous for his work with Bowie and Eno, has overseen a unique creative King Crimson were the support band and although I found out later that this was their third visit to Mother's since forming in May 1969, I had not heard of them. They were absolutely mesmerising and Blodwyn Pig were flat in comparison. I had to wait till October until "In The Court Of The Crimson King" was released. The Court of the Crimson King (Part 1) The Court of the Crimson King (Part 2) 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: In the Court of the Crimson King. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Trio version - instrumental) In The Court Of The Crimson King. King Crimson. 4.8 out of 5 stars. 5,090. Vinyl. $25.72. $25.72. Lowest Pricein this set of products. In The Wake Of Poseidon 30th Anniv Ersary Edition. In the Court of the Crimson King is the debut studio album by English progressive rock band King Crimson, released on 10 October 1969 by Island Records. The album is one of the earliest and most influential of the progressive rock genre, where the band combined the musical influences that rock music was founded upon with elements of jazz, classical, and symphonic music. In the Court of the Crimson King (expanded and remastered original album mix) ~ Release by King Crimson (see all versions of this release, 71 available) King Crimson. PROG-ROCK/ART ROCK · 1969. King Crimson’s 1969 debut album is often considered the group’s best. It is the album that transformed psychedelia into progressive rock influenced by jazz and classical music. Prior adventurers such as The Moody Blues sound tame in comparison to the wild-eyed ambitions of “21st Century Schizoid In The Court of the Crimson King. King Crimson (Artist) Format: Audio CD. 4.7 2,624 ratings. -34% $1390. List Price: $21.00. See all 14 formats and editions. AqeUg.