{"product_id":"king-crimson-islands-lp-album-stereo-presswell-pressing-gatefold-1972-atlantic-sd-7212","title":"King Crimson – Islands (LP, Album, Stereo, Presswell Pressing, Gatefold, 1972, Atlantic SD 7212)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslands is King Crimson’s fourth studio album and one of the band’s most atmospheric releases, blending progressive rock with jazz, classical instrumentation, and extended improvisation. Robert Fripp is joined by Boz Burrell, Mel Collins, Ian Wallace, and several guest musicians on pieces including “Formentera Lady,” “Sailor’s Tale,” and the title track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972 US Atlantic gatefold pressing manufactured by Presswell with the original inner sleeve included. Both sides were cut at Atlantic Studios by respected mastering engineer George Piros, identified by the “AT\/GP” inscriptions in the runouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia: Strong VG player copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: Strong VG, includes original inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Presswell Pressing, Gatefold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Atlantic – SD 7212\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased: 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Prog Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A: ST-A-712381-C AT\/GP PR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B: ST-A-712382C AT\/GP PR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1 Formentera Lady 5:46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2 Sailor's Tale 9:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 The Letters 4:23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 Ladies Of The Road 5:29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 Prelude: Song Of The Gulls 4:14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 Islands 9:14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48008105361585,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_37_0dfd3f25-596c-4064-9ff6-0833b5cfe8ee.jpg?v=1791402877","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/king-crimson-islands-lp-album-stereo-presswell-pressing-gatefold-1972-atlantic-sd-7212","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}