King Crimson – Red

I totally agree with Antrecrods. I was underwhelmed until Fallen Angel kicked in. The rest of the album hits you in the face in the best way possible. One More Red Nightmare is the stand out for me! It sounds like what the grunge bands wanted to be but could not achieve.

Great album, but my pressing has *a lot* of surface noise, without which it seems like it would sound stellar.

This vinyl is one of the best I have. The sound is absolutely fantastic. As for the music, unbelievable!! What a record.

La calidad de sonido es realmente pobre, muy encapsulada. Vayan por una edición superior.

No issues with my copy. Sounds great. Pressed well. Very enjoyable to listen to.

UK 1st issue costs a fortune but it totally worth it. So clear, wide, precise and punchy. Vocals are amazing. Freshness of the tape combined with wonderful cut from legendary Porky. I totally agree with the guys below that it is a time capsule. It will never be redone as good as this issue is, so if you love this album - a must have version. Simply amazing, both music and this pressing.
It needs to be a strong VG+ (but honest VG+) or NM, otherwise it doesn’t make sense to buy it.

I have a strong VG+ copy and it sounds good, Fripp’s guitar is really sharp and hits hard, also I feel more texture in the drums compared to digital.

This sounds like it is faithful to the original, ie. high quality digital conversion without digital sheen or loudness nonsense.

This has to sound identical to an original surely? Amazing pressing. Sounds really good and clear and the soundstage is class. It was approved by Robert Fripp himself so it has to be good. He should know how it’s supposed to sound!

Bloody hell this is bad, so much crakles so much pops so much static it's mad. Don't say I didn't clean this I've cleaned it nearly 10 times professionally on both sides. Luckily it's now got me seeking out a Decent copy