King Crimson – Starless And Bible Black (Vinyl, 1974, Atlantic SD 7298, Presswell Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Starless And Bible Black documents King Crimson’s 1973–74 lineup of Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, and David Cross, with much of the album built from live performances and improvisation. “The Night Watch,” “Trio,” and the title track came from the band’s November 1973 Amsterdam concert, while “Fracture” became one of Fripp’s defining guitar compositions. The album directly precedes Red in King Crimson’s 1970s catalog.

Collector Note
This 1974 US Atlantic SD 7298 stereo edition is a Presswell pressing in a gatefold jacket. The supplied runouts identify the Presswell pressing and include AT/GP on Side B, associated with George Piros and Atlantic Studios. Includes the original lyric inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Atlantic – SD 7298
Country: US
Released: Feb 1974
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-A- 743067- A PR
Side B: ST- A- 743068B- ATGP CAP PR

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Great Deceiver – 4:02
A2 Lament – 4:00
A3 We'll Let You Know – 3:46
A4 The Night Watch – 4:37
A5 Trio – 5:41
A6 The Mincer – 4:10
Side B
B1 Starless And Bible Black – 9:11
B2 Fracture – 11:14

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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