The labels are great, with the exception of a name written on the Side 1 label. The cover is in fantastic shape, but there has been some tape carefully placed on the seams to keep it in shape. This has been well done and does not impact the albums appearance (please see photos). The vinyl looks absolutely superb, but on play test I noticed a couple of minor clicks on the title trackand some crackle in one or two of the quieter phases. The overall vinyl sound is near perfect – fantastic turned up loud!!

VINYL: VG+

LABEL: VG+

COVER: VG+

Side 1

1. Peace – a beginning
2. Pictures of a city (including 42nd at Treadmill)
3. Cadence and cascade
4. In the wake of Poseidon (including Libra’s theme)

Side 2

1. Cat food
2. The Devil’s triangle

   Merday morn

   Hand of Sceiron

   Garden of worm

3. Peace – an end

This was King Crimson’s second album after Court of the Crimson King and only contained half of the original group. Pete Sinfield dominated the lyric writing and Greg Lake the vocals (prior to his departure to set up ELP). The album is darker than ‘Court of’ but is more poetic with more beautiful arrangements than the original, although it still retains that stark urgency. There are some lovely gentle acoustic songs such as the 2 ‘Peace’ tracks and the gorgeous ‘Cadence and cascade’, with more dynamic numbers in between. The ‘Devil’s triangle’ trio is absolutely brilliant with its menacing approach to evil. ‘Cat food’ is on it own, but showcases the brilliance of Robert Fripp and has Keith Tippett’s fingers flying across the keyboard. The album combines jazz, classical and rock elements throughout and as such is one of the best Prog Rock albums ever released. Absolutely brilliant – turn the sound up and the lights down. Magic.