Boxed set contains the band's first four classic albums plus a 2LP set of rarities including a complete alternate version of "In the Court of the Crimson King" mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and featuring artwork as originally presented in "The Young Person's Guide to King Crimson" - the band's first, 1975 issued, compilation. King Crimson 1969 - 1972 presents the band's first four albums plus a 2LP set of rarities from the same period in a deluxe boxed set configuration. The albums: "In the Court of the Crimson King", "In The Wake of Poseidon"*, "Lizard" and "Islands" are presented in the 40th anniversary edition mixes as mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp in 2009 and 2010. This is the first time that these mixes have appeared on vinyl*. All albums are presented in their original sleeves. Additionally, a 2LP set of rarities is included (track-listing below) - many of them mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and all new to vinyl, except for the single, 'Catfood'. "The Alternative Guide to King Crimson" is presented in the gatefold artwork originally used for the 1975 compilation "The Young Person's Guide to King Crimson". A full sized replica of the original King Crimson timeline booklet which accompanied that compilation is also included. All albums are pressed using 200gram super heavyweight vinyl for the best audio reproduction.
• 6LP Box Set
• 200g Vinyl
• 40th Anniversary Editions of Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Starless And Bible Black, and Red - mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp
• LP of alternative takes/mixes of Larks' Tongues In Aspic mixed and produced by Steven Wilson, except "Easy Money" mixed and produced by David Singleton and Alex R Mundy
• 2LP of complete 1974 Asbury Park concert mixed and produced by Robert Fripp, David Singleton and Tony Arnold
• LPs newly cut from the masters (except "Trio" and "The Mincer" as the multi-tracks remain missing) by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
• First time on vinyl
• 24-page pictorial history of the 197201974 line-ups
• Poster featuring the band's album art from 1969-1974 as it appeared in the original 1975 Young Persons' Guide vinyl sleeve interior
• Album sleeves are presented in original form and contain the original production credits
• Production credits for the contemporary mixes used on the LPs in this set are as per the insert