King Crimson – Beat (Vinyl, LP, 1982, Warner Bros./E.G. 23692-1, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Beat is King Crimson’s 1982 studio album and the second release by the Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Bill Bruford lineup established on Discipline. Produced by Rhett Davies, it includes “Neal And Jack And Me,” “Heartbeat,” “Waiting Man,” and “Requiem.” The album draws explicitly on Beat Generation themes while extending the interlocking guitar, Chapman Stick, electronic, and rhythmic approach of the band’s early-1980s period.

Collector Note
This is an original 1982 U.S. Warner Bros./E.G. Winchester pressing, identified by the ------◄ Winchester markings in the supplied Variant 3 runouts. Both sides carry the JS signature associated with lacquer cutter Joe Sidore. Original custom color lyric inner sleeve is included.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Original inner sleeve included.
Strong VG media.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Label: Warner Bros. Records / E.G. – 23692-1 / 1-23692
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Art Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: E-1-23692-A WW2#2 ------◄ JS
Side B: E-1-23692-B WW2 ------◄ JS

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Neal And Jack And Me – 4:21
A2 Heartbeat – 3:54
A3 Sartori In Tangier – 3:35
A4 Waiting Man – 4:22

Side B
B1 Neurotica – 4:47
B2 Two Hands – 3:22
B3 The Howler – 4:10
B4 Requiem – 6:30

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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