King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) (Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue) Near Mint (NM or M-) / Very Good Plus (VG+)

Notes

1971 second Japanese pressing in textured gatefold cover with 2 page bio-photo-lyrics sheet in English & Japanese and custom red Obi with ¥2,000 price.

This is the second of at least three variations of the P-8080 Japanese issue. The pressings can be identified by the OBI and perimeter text on the labels.

1st Issue: “Rock Age” Obi with “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and price of
¥ 2,000 printed on obi and back of the sleeve. Also has Rock Age company inner sleeve & “document of the apology” (Insert had misprint about group member):
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2nd Issue (THIS ONE): red & white Obi WITHOUT “Rock Age”. Same “Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation” on labels and ¥ 2,000 price printed on obi and back of the sleeve.

3rd Issue: red & white Obi with ¥ 2,300 price and perimeter text on label “Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” Warner-Pioneer Corporation was the new corporate name adopted in 1972:
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