KING CRIMSON LIZARD LP UK ORIG RARE PROG PSYCH ISLAND FIRST PRESS NM

	£		53
	$		70

Item :

KING CRIMSON ~ LIZARD LP

Original 1970 U.K. stereo pressing released on the Island label ILPS 9141.

Description :

Very rare and hard to find prog rock classic that has become increasingly collectable over the last few years.

Lizard is the third studio album by the King Crimson, released in 1970. It was the second recorded by a transitional line-up of the group that never had the opportunity to perform live, following their second album In the Wake of Poseidon. This would be the first (and only) album to feature bassist/vocalist Gordon Haskell, apart from his appearance on the song "Cadence and Cascade" from the previous album. The record is arguably King Crimson's most jazz-inflected album.

Haskell was previously a classmate of Fripp's at Queen Elizabeth's grammar school in Wimborne near Bournemouth, the pair having subsequently played together in local band the League of Gentlemen. After Haskell contributed vocals to the track "Cadence and Cascade" on In the Wake of Poseidon, Fripp asked him to become an official member of King Crimson for the recording of Lizard. Another supporting musician on In the Wake of Poseidon, saxophonist/flautist Mel Collins was also asked to become a full-time member of this line-up, as was drummer Andy McCulloch. The group was then augmented with supporting players, including another In the Wake of Poseidon alumnus, the noted jazz pianist Keith Tippett, together with Yes vocalist Jon Anderson.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in stunning super clean EXCELLENT condition bordering on NEAR MINT condition with virtually no marks, blemishes or imperfections of any kind. Gorgeous!!!

Audio Quality :

The sound quality is absolutely superb with virtually no background noise at all, hardly even a click or a pop. It's a sheer delight to listen to. Stunningly crisp and clear!!!

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The classic laminated gatefold sleeve is in great shape with just the faintest of wear. The spine is fully readable with the pinched ends. No splits, tears or writing. EXCELLENT condition.

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are in great shape with just the odd faint spindle mark.

Matrix Numbers :

Side one : ILPS 9141 A-2U

Side one : ILPS 9141 B-2U

Miscellaneous :

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