Name: USA
Brand: King Crimson

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

kclp12

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-09-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

633367911216

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

King Crimson

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Panegyric

King Crimson is one of the pioneers of the progressive rock genre. Formed in 1969, their first line-up included guitarist Robert Fripp, lyricist and lighting man Peter Sinfield, composer and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, bassist and vocalist Greg Lake, and drummer Michael Giles. They released the seminal album "In the Court of the Crimson King" in 1969 before undergoing several personnel changes. The band evolved over the years, experimenting with fusion and improvisation in their live performances. In 1981, they changed their name to King Crimson and released three studio albums with a new line-up. After a hiatus, they reformed again in 1994 as a double trio and continued to release music through various spin-off groups. Their extensive back catalogue makes them one of the most influential rock bands ever.

In 2000, King Crimson underwent another transformation with a new line-up that excluded Bill Bruford and Tony Levin. They released "The ConstruKction of Light" in 2000 before Tony Levin rejoined the group. In 2008, they embarked on a 40th Anniversary Tour with Gavin Harrison joining as a new member. Despite Robert Fripp's retirement announcement in 2012, King Crimson returned in 2014 with yet another line-up for touring purposes.

The current incarnation of King Crimson features Robert Fripp (guitar), Mel Collins (saxophones, flute), Tony Levin

Panegyric is a renowned music label that originated as a UK distributor for various artists. Over time, it evolved into an independent brand, focusing primarily on musicians associated with the iconic band King Crimson.

With LC 00614 as its unique identifier, Panegyric has established itself as a trusted platform for fans of progressive rock and related genres. The label offers a diverse range of music from talented artists who have been influenced by or collaborated with members of King Crimson.

As a leading e-commerce website in the music industry, Panegyric provides an extensive collection of albums, merchandise, and exclusive releases. With its informative and authoritative tone, the label ensures that fans can easily discover and enjoy the extraordinary talent within their carefully curated catalog.

'USA' was recorded towards the end of King Crimson's final US tour of the 70s in June 1974. It was issued as an epitaph for the band in Spring 1975 as a single album - at a time when doubles or even triple live albums were more considered the norm for live releases. Deleted towards the end of the vinyl era in the mid-80s, it remained unreleased in the CD era until an expanded edition was finally issued in October 2002. In common with much of Crimson's output, it was not well received at the time by critics, though its critical reputation grew immeasurably in the intervening years to the point where a review of the '21st Century Guide to King Crimson' boxed set in 2004 identified the album as the point "...where Fripp maps out the guitar blueprint for the entire post-punk movement."LP - Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp. Manufactured on 200 gram super-heavyweight vinyl and housed in a reprint of the original sleeve. The first pressing run of this edition also contains bonus MP3 codes giving access to a download of a transfer of an original 1975 pressing.

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