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Lot 32KING CRIMSON-STARLESS AND BIBLE BLACK-1974-FIRST PRESS UK-ISLAND-NMINT/NMINT

KING CRIMSON-STARLESS AND BIBLE BLACK-1974-THE FIRST UK-ISLAND PRESS-ILPS9275 Matrix A-3U/B-3U SARC/SEAN+RAY. 2GL/1RM Stamper (Very early!) A very rare British original of the cult prog band. Starless and Bible Black is the sixth studio album by the English progressive rock band King Crimson, released in March 1974 by Island Records in the UK and Atlantic Records in the USA. Most of the album was recorded live and edited together with studio recordings and overdubs. The album includes several completely improvised compositions.Rolling Stone called the album "as stunning and powerful as In the Court of the Crimson King", especially praising the playing of Bruford and Cross, as well as the variety of timbres and lengthy instrumental improvisations. They concluded: "Fripp has finally put together the band of his dreams — hopefully they'll stick together long enough to keep releasing great albums like this one." 

Vinyl record in clean top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. The front cover is textured in top condition with minimal traces of storage - NMINT.ARCHIVE. Labels in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE.

Lot 32KING CRIMSON-STARLESS AND BIBLE BLACK-1974-FIRST PRESS UK-ISLAND-NMINT/NMINT

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