King Crimson

Chronicling a vital part of King Crimson’s ongoing evolution, 'The Deception of the Thrush' compiles the best of the mighty Crim's recent 'research and development' endeavours.

Originally recorded for radio broadcast and subsequently mixed from the original multi-track masters, 'Absent Lovers' presents one of the best bands of the era at the peak of its powers.

The second part of King Crimson's acclaimed and influential Minimalist Ethno-Art-Rock/Post-Punk trilogy.

Spanning from 1969 to 1998, CirKus is a carefully chosen and imaginatively sequenced sampler of the cream of King Crimson's monumental live performances through the ages.

King Crimson's ground-breaking DVD from 1998 remastered with improved menu navigation.

Includes a full concert recorded in Tokyo in 1996 and copious extras.

The first part of King Crimson's acclaimed and influential Minimalist Ethno-Art-Rock/Post-Punk trilogy.

Featuring live recordings from 1971, the controversial 'Earthbound' is an aural snapshot of some of King Crimson's wildest on stage moments.

The mighty Crim's 'The Power To Believe' tour captured live in Japan.

The original line-up of one of Rock music’s most enduring and innovative groups captured in session and live performance.

“King Crimson in 1969 had the right music, musicians, music industry and audience in attendance, to make it work.” – Robert Fripp

The original line-up of one of Rock music’s most enduring and innovative groups captured in live performance.

Designed as a companion volume to the 2CD Epitaph Volumes I & II, this 2CD set is accompanied by a 24 page booklet containing extensive sleeve notes, photos and archive material.

Two separate tours of the mighty Crim beast captured on a powerful two dvd set.

As always with King Crimson, the material from the, then recently released, albums is mixed with a selection of new Improvs and Crim classics.

Audio is in both dolby digital & DTS surround for an all-encompassing Crim concert experience.

A mini-album 'r&d' prelude to the barn-storming King Crimson studio release, Power To Believe.

Recorded during the rehearsals and sessions for The ConstruKction of Light, in 2000, ProjeKct X was conceived as the Double Duo's alter-ego.

Continuing the research and development work of King Crimson's ProjeKct series of releases, Heaven and Earth was assembled by Pat Mastelotto and Bill Munyon from studio outtakes and group jams and represents the band at its most electronic and rhythmically driven.

Re-mastered edition of King Crimson's massively influential debut release.

A deluxe reissue of one of the most important albums in rock history, featuring a new stereo mix (courtesy of Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp), bonus tracks, comprehensive sleevenotes, 5.1 surround mix, and copious extras.

Pete Townshend - "An uncanny masterpiece."

Re-mastered version of King Crimson's inspired follow-up to the iconic In The Court Of The Crimson king.

Re-mastered edition of King Crimson's lyrical fourth studio album.

'Ladies of the Road', originally issued for a limited period in 2003, presents a fascinating and expansive overview of the second King Crimson’s live adventures.

Re-mastered version of King Crimson's masterful 1973 studio release.

Level Five (2001), was issued as a tour CD and was originally only available to concert attendee

A live album consisting of three previously unrecorded instrumentals, alongside The ConstruKction of Light and Deception of the Thrush.

A wonderful document of the mighty Crim’s live power.

Re-mastered edition of King Crimson's Jazz-drenched avant-rock masterpiece from 1970, Lizard.

King Crimson's third, groundbreaking, album now available with a new stereo mix (courtesy of Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp), bonus tracks, comprehensive sleevenotes, 5.1 surround mix, and copious extras.

Steven Wilson - “I’ve always felt that if presented in the right way, I could make a case for this being the most experimental rock record ever made. It’s extraordinary what they’re doing on this album.”

DVD of King Crimson in the 1980s showcasing one of the defining live acts of the period.

Much anticipated by the band’s loyal fanbase, the DVD comprises two concerts featuring material from the Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair albums.

Re-mastered version of King Crimson's groundbreaking, hard-hitting avant-rock milestone, 'Red'.

King Crimson's classic 1974 album as it should be heard.

CD: Features the original album, plus three extra tracks.

DVD-A: Features the original album in Hi-Res Stereo and a new 5.1 Surround Sound version by Steven Wilson. This also includes the additional tracks from the CD, plus Journey to the Centre of the Cosmos and rare video footage.

* Containing new sleeve-notes by Robert Fripp and King Crimson biographer Sid Smith.
* Featuring newly designed booklet with rarely seen photos and other archive material.

A re-mastered edition of King Crimson's stunning 1974 classic.

Drawn from 6 studio albums and a wealth of archive live performances, ‘The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson Vol. Two 1981-20034’ is a deluxe 4 disc set outlining the later history of one of the most influential British groups in Rock history.

Includes a detailed booklet and several unreleased pieces.

An essential document of a truly innovative musical journey.

Taken from the band’s own stereo soundboard tapes, 'Live in Mainz' presents the 1974 King Crimson line-up at the peak of its powers only days before the end of what was to become its final European tour.

The 'Live in Asbury Park' disc is the legendary performance that gave rise to most of the 'USA' live album.

Two vital live snapshots chronicling King Crimson's brilliant 1980's re-incarnation, including a recording of the band's very first performance in Bath in 1981.

Drawn directly from the band’s stereo tapes of the concert, this 2CD set captures all the power of the legendary mid-1990s Crimson line-up at one of its best ever performances.

Taken directly from the band's own DAT tapes of the event, 'Live in Warsaw' is an ideal companion piece to the 'Eyes Wide Open' 
DVD.

2CD compilation of a catalogue spanning 13 studio albums released between 1969 – 2003.

Featuring material performed by 20 musicians from 6 line-ups by one of Rock music’s most consistently innovative and influential bands.

King Crimson's controversial 2000 studio opus.

A sustained sonic assault of the inventive variety.

The first volume of an essential set of live recordings from King Crimson's incendiary mid-1970s line-up.

The second volume of an essential set of live recordings from King Crimson's incendiary mid-1970s line-up.

Drawn from a single concert at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw in November 1973, The Night Watch is one of the most celebrated King Crimson live recordings of all.

King Crimson's thrilling 2003 studio release.

“…the sound of apocalypse now..” - David Fricke/Rolling Stone

King Crimson's now classic 1995 studio album.

The final part of King Crimson's acclaimed and influential Minimalist Ethno-Art-Rock/Post-Punk trilogy.

An expanded edition of King Crimson's brutal and raw mid 1970's live document, 'USA'.

Andrew Keeling's second guide to the work of King Crimson provides an informative insight into the innovative music of one of the most uncompromising Rock groups of all time.

The guide takes you through the complexities of the music revealing the unique harmonies, counterpoints and rhythms that went together to make "In The Wake Of Poseidon" and "McDonald and Giles".

Generously illustrated with photographs and musical notation diagrams.

"King Crimson is fortunate to have its music as expertly considered as this." - Robert Fripp


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Andrew Keeling's essential guide provides a revealing insight into the complexities of King Crimson's startling debut album.

"Comprehensive and authoratative." - Sid Smith

"The guide is stunning, an exemplary piece of work. It sets a standard in the field." - Robert Fripp

Please note, this book is made to order, so may take longer to arrive than most orders.