The album that launched progressive rock, dark and majestic from '21st Century Schizoid Man'. Ambitious and influential. A genre cornerstone. Released in 1969, it's an early landmark for King Crimson.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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If you have In the Court of the Crimson King, these are the King Crimson records worth reaching for next.
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