The First Three

~ Release by King Crimson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

The CDs have the cover picture printed on them as well as "BIEM STEMRA" as rights holder and "MADE IN AUSTRIA".
The following link refers to another release of the same release group: https://www.discogs.com/King-Crimson-The-First-Three/release/3143585

Annotation last modified on 2018-06-22 05:45 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: In the Court of the Crimson King (An Observation by King Crimson)
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121st Century Schizoid Man (including Mirrors)
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
King Crimson
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Greg Lake
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Michael Giles
guitar:
Robert Fripp
keyboard, mellotron, reeds, vibraphone [vibes] and woodwind:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
background vocals:
Michael Giles and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969-07-21 until 1969-08-21)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 86)
recording of:
21st Century Schizoid Man (full suite, including Mirrors)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
4.27:24
2I Talk to the Wind
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
King Crimson
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Greg Lake
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Michael Giles
guitar:
Robert Fripp
keyboard, mellotron, reeds, vibraphone [vibes] and woodwind:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
background vocals:
Michael Giles and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969-07-21 until 1969-08-21)
recording of:
I Talk to the Wind
lyricist:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner) and Peter Sinfield
composer:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
3.756:05
3Epitaph (including March for No Reason and Tomorrow and Tomorrow)
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
King Crimson
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Greg Lake
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Michael Giles
guitar:
Robert Fripp
keyboard [keyboards], mellotron, reeds, vibraphone [vibes] and woodwind:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
background vocals:
Michael Giles and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969-07-21 until 1969-08-21)
recording of:
Epitaph
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
4.058:48
4Moonchild (including The Dream and The Illusion)
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
King Crimson
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Greg Lake
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Michael Giles
guitar:
Robert Fripp
keyboard, mellotron, reeds, vibraphone [vibes] and woodwind:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
vocals:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
recording of:
Moonchild (suite)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
3.6512:13
5The Court of the Crimson King (including The Return of the Fire Witch and The Dance of the Puppets)
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
King Crimson
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Greg Lake
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Michael Giles
guitar:
Robert Fripp
keyboard, mellotron, reeds, vibraphone [vibes] and woodwind:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
background vocals:
Michael Giles and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969-07-21 until 1969-08-21)
recording of:
The Court of the Crimson King (suite)
miscellaneous support:
Peter Sinfield
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
4.69:23
▼ CD 2: In the Wake of Poseidon
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1Peace: A Beginning
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
acoustic guitar:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lead vocals:
Greg Lake (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
Peace: A Beginning (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
part of:
Peace
20:51
2Pictures of a City (including 42nd at Treadmill)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
drums (drum set):
Michael Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
mellotron:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
saxophone:
Mel Collins (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
Pictures of a City (including 42nd at Treadmill) (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
revision of:
A Man, a City
4.58:02
3Cadence and Cascade
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
acoustic guitar and celesta:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
bass guitar:
Peter Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
drums (drum set):
Michael Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
flute:
Mel Collins (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
piano:
Keith Tippett (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lead vocals:
Gordon Haskell (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
Cadence and Cascade (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
34:38
4In the Wake of Poseidon (including Libra's Theme)
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
bass guitar:
Peter Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
drums (drum set):
Michael Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
guitar and mellotron:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
piano:
Keith Tippett (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lead vocals:
Greg Lake (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
In the Wake of Poseidon (including Libra’s Theme) (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
4.57:59
5Peace: A Theme
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
acoustic guitar:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
Peace: A Theme (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
composer:
Robert Fripp
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
part of:
Peace
31:16
6Cat Food
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp, Peter Sinfield and Steven Wilson (founder of Porcupine Tree)
mixer:
Robert Fripp and Steven Wilson (founder of Porcupine Tree)
bass guitar:
Peter Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
drums (drum set):
Michael Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
guitar:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
piano:
Keith Tippett (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lead vocals:
Greg Lake (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
Cat Food (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
publisher:
E.G. Music Inc. and UMG Music Publishing Ltd
3.654:54
7The Devil's Triangle (including Merday Morn / Hand of Sceiron / Garden of Worm)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
drums (drum set):
Michael Giles (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
electric piano [Hohner pianet] and mellotron:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
piano:
Keith Tippett (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
The Devil’s Triangle (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
composer:
Robert Fripp and Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
is based on:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
311:38
8Peace: An End
assistant engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios)
engineer:
Tony Page (engineer at Wessex Sound Studios) and Robin Thompson (UK engineer)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
acoustic guitar:
Robert Fripp (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lead vocals:
Greg Lake (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recorded at:
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
recording of:
Peace: An End (from 1970-01 until 1970-04)
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
composer:
Robert Fripp
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
part of:
Peace
31:55
▼ CD 3: Lizard
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1Cirkus (including Entry of the Chameleons)
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
bass:
Gordon Haskell
drums (drum set):
Andy McCulloch
flute and saxophone:
Mel Collins
guitar, keyboard and mellotron:
Robert Fripp
vocals:
Gordon Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Robert Fripp (in 2004)
recording of:
Cirkus
writer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
46:29
2Indoor Games
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
analog synthesizer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
bass:
Gordon Haskell
drums (drum set):
Andy McCulloch
flute and saxophone:
Mel Collins
guitar, Hammond organ and mellotron:
Robert Fripp
vocals:
Gordon Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Robert Fripp (in 2004)
recording of:
Indoor Games
writer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
45:40
3Happy Family
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
analog synthesizer:
Peter Sinfield
bass:
Gordon Haskell
drums (drum set):
Andy McCulloch
flute and saxophone:
Mel Collins
guitar, keyboard and mellotron:
Robert Fripp
vocals:
Gordon Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Robert Fripp (in 2004)
recording of:
Happy Family
writer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
3.54:24
4Lady of the Dancing Water
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
bass:
Gordon Haskell
drums (drum set):
Andy McCulloch
flute and saxophone:
Mel Collins
guitar, keyboard and mellotron:
Robert Fripp
vocals:
Gordon Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Robert Fripp (in 2004)
recording of:
Lady of the Dancing Water
writer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
42:45
5Lizard: a) Prince Rupert Awakes - b) Bolero: The Peacock's Tale - c) The Battle of Glass Tears (including I. Dawn Song - II. Last Skirmish - III. Prince Rupert's Lament) - d) Big Top
producer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
bass:
Gordon Haskell
drums (drum set):
Andy McCulloch
flute and saxophone:
Mel Collins
guitar, keyboard and mellotron:
Robert Fripp
guest lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Gordon Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Robert Fripp (in 2004)
recording of:
Lizard
lyricist:
Peter Sinfield
writer:
Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield
publisher:
UMG Music Publishing Ltd
423:22

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Holland, Kingdom of the Netherlands
remastering:Tony Arnold (UK producer, mixer, engineer & steel guitarist) (in 1989)
Robert Fripp (in 1989)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:E.G. Records Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (from 1969 until 1970)
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) (in 1993)
marketed by:Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)