{"product_id":"islands-king-crimson","title":"Islands, KIng Crimson","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1972 Pressing. Vinyl has light surface wear -non audible. Cover has notch. Has edge and corner damage to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKing Crimson – Islands\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e King Crimson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fourth Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e December 3, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Island Records (UK) \/ Atlantic (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Progressive Rock \/ Symphonic Rock \/ Jazz Fusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eIslands\u003c\/b\u003e stands as a unique, pastoral transitional work recorded during one of the most turbulent periods in the band's history. It is the only studio album to feature the short-lived lineup of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003eRobert Fripp\u003c\/b\u003e (guitar), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"240\"\u003eMel Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (sax\/flute), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"265\"\u003eIan Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (drums), and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"290\"\u003eRaymond \"Boz\" Burrell\u003c\/b\u003e (vocals\/bass), alongside lyricist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"346\"\u003ePeter Sinfield\u003c\/b\u003e. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"374\"\u003eCommand Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in London between a grueling tour schedule, the sessions were reportedly difficult, with the band auditioning dozens of musicians before Fripp eventually taught Burrell how to play the bass guitar from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is often cited as King Crimson’s most diverse and \"low-key\" record, leaning heavily into classical crossovers and avant-garde jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJazzy Openings:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eFormentera Lady\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eSailor's Tale\u003c\/b\u003e showcase a spacious, improvisational energy, with Fripp’s \"spiky\" guitar work marking a departure from his earlier symphonic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Macho Midpoint:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eLadies of the Road\u003c\/b\u003e is a gritty, bluesy rocker that contrasts sharply with the album’s more delicate moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassical Inflections:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003ePrelude: Song of the Gulls\u003c\/b\u003e is a purely orchestral piece, while the title track, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eIslands\u003c\/b\u003e, features a lush, melancholic arrangement with prominent oboe and soprano vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHidden Audio:\u003c\/b\u003e The original vinyl release features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003ehidden track\u003c\/b\u003e after nearly a minute of silence following \"Islands,\" capturing studio chatter of Fripp instructing the musicians before a take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eIslands\u003c\/b\u003e was the final studio collaboration between Robert Fripp and founding member Peter Sinfield. For vinyl collectors, the original 1971 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eUK Island Records\u003c\/b\u003e pressings (ILPS 9175) are highly prized, featuring a stunning gatefold sleeve with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003eTrifid Nebula in Sagittarius\u003c\/b\u003e on the cover. High-quality \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"326\"\u003e200-gram reissues\u003c\/b\u003e from Discipline Global Mobile (DGM) were personally signed off by Robert Fripp to ensure sonic fidelity to the original masters. It is a critical inventory item for Shopify stores specializing in Progressive Rock rarities and the complex evolution of the King Crimson discography.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e King Crimson, Islands, Robert Fripp, Boz Burrell, 1971 Vinyl, Island Records, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Peter Sinfield, 200g Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e The Classic Era of Progressive Rock, The Sinfield Lyric Years, 1970s Art Rock Masterpieces, High-Fidelity Audiophile Reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Emerson, Lake \u0026amp; Palmer, Yes, Genesis, Van der Graaf Generator, Soft Machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e","brand":"King Crimson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345114333501,"sku":"5534","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/drfft.jpg?v=1770091239","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/islands-king-crimson","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}