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35 vinyl editions tracked with price ranges from €5.51 to €55 for key albums like Red and Beat.
King Crimson emerged from the late 1960s British rock scene with a shifting lineup around founding guitarist Robert Fripp, the sole permanent member. Their sound interweaves elements of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and avant-garde experimentation. Early albums such as In The Court Of The Crimson King set a template for prog rock, while subsequent releases explored darker and more complex textures.
The band experienced numerous transformations through the 1970s and 1980s, operating at times as a double trio and mixing varied instrumentation including violin, woodwinds, and intricate guitar work.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Discipline Global Mobile · 2002
Discipline Global Mobile · 2002
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Discipline Global Mobile · 1998
Discipline Global Mobile · 1998
Discipline Global Mobile · 1998
Discipline Global Mobile · 1997
Discipline Global Mobile · 1997
Discipline Global Mobile · 1996
Discipline Global Mobile · 1995
Discipline Global Mobile · 1995
EG · 1984
Pioneer Electronic Corporation · 1984
EG · 1982
EG · 1981
Island Records · 1975
Island Records · 1974
Island Records · 1974
Island Records · 1973
Island Records · 1972
Island Records · 1971
Island Records · 1970
Island Records · 1970
Island Records · 1969
Discipline Global Mobile · Playlist
The tracks that sum up King Crimson's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal 1974 album with a dark tone featuring five tracks including the 12-minute "Starless." It remains highly sought after on vinyl.
Released in 1982, Beat features eight tracks blending rock and prog influences, noted for complex guitar interplay and rhythmic innovation.
1981's Discipline marks King Crimson's return with intricate guitar work and seven progressive rock tracks balancing melody and experimentation.
Go further
Artists who share part of King Crimson's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
King Crimson is "a way of doing things," not a fixed entity.— Robert Fripp
King Crimson was formed on November 30, 1968, in London with Robert Fripp as the founding guitarist and the only constant member through the band's history.
Their debut album was recorded in London and released in 1969, blending progressive rock with contemporary music and jazz influences, setting a precedent for their sound.
After their initial touring in 1969 and 1970, key members Ian McDonald and Michael Giles left the band, allowing Fripp to steer the group's evolving musical direction.
The 1974 album Red was recorded with a trio lineup, featuring contributions from former members, culminating in a dense and somber soundscape.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
King Crimson was formed in London, United Kingdom, on November 30, 1968.
Their music blends progressive rock, jazz fusion, experimental rock, and avant-garde elements.
Albums like Red (1974), Beat (1982), and Discipline (1981) are well-regarded and have original pressings that collectors value.
The band’s vinyl releases include LPs, limited editions, double LPs, and special remix editions on 180g vinyl.
Prices for key albums vary from approximately €5.51 for early Lizard pressings up to €55 for rare original pressings of Red.
Frequent lineup changes brought varied styles and experimentation reflected in different eras of their vinyl catalog.
French collectors can find King Crimson vinyls available from various European retailers and secondhand markets, with some catalog listings offering country-specific pressings.
Yes, live vinyl albums such as Live At The Orpheum and Live In Toronto capture different lineups and eras, appreciated by collectors.
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