King Crimson – Earthbound
Tracklist
| A1 | 21st Century Schizoid Man | 11:45 | |
| A2 | Peoria | 7:30 | |
| A3 | The Sailor's Tale | 4:45 | |
| B1 | Earthbound | 7:08 | |
| B2 | Groon | 15:30 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Island Records Ltd.
- Published By – E.G. Music
- Copyright © – E.G. Music
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Island Records Ltd.
- Printed By – MacNeill Press Ltd.
- Made By – MacNeill Press Ltd.
- Produced For – E.G. Records Ltd.
- Pressed By – The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Mellotron – Mel Collins
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Boz
- Drums – Ian Wallace
- Electric Guitar – Robert Fripp
- Engineer – Hunter Macdonald, John Robson (tracks: A1, B2)
- Producer – Robert Fripp
- Synthesizer [VCS3 Operated By] – Hunter*
Notes
'Schizoid Man' and 'Groon' were recorded at Wilmington, Delaware on 11 February 1972; 'Peoria' at Peoria on 10 March 1972; 'The Sailors Tale' at Jacksonville, Florida 26 February 1972; 'Earthbound' at Orlando, Florida 27 February 1972.
The recordings were captured live on an ampex stereo cassette fed from a Kelsey Morris custom built mixer operated by John Robson and Hunter Macdonald on Schizoid Man and Groon and Hunter Macdonald on the other titles: at Jacksonville in the rain from the back of a Volkswagon truck.
VCS3 operated by Hunter.
On rear artwork:
All songs published by E.G. Music 1972 ©
Produced by Robert Fripp for E.G. Records.
℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd.
On Labels:
E.G. Music 1972 ©
Produced by Robert Fripp for E.G. Records.
℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd.
Sleeve printed and made by MacNeill Press Ltd.
This release has misprint of 'MacDonald' for Ian McDonald on the rear sleeve in writing credit for 21st Century Schizoid Man (see images). Similar version without misprint: King Crimson - Earthbound.
The vinyl was originally housed in a faux crepe paper black inner sleeve.
The recordings were captured live on an ampex stereo cassette fed from a Kelsey Morris custom built mixer operated by John Robson and Hunter Macdonald on Schizoid Man and Groon and Hunter Macdonald on the other titles: at Jacksonville in the rain from the back of a Volkswagon truck.
VCS3 operated by Hunter.
On rear artwork:
All songs published by E.G. Music 1972 ©
Produced by Robert Fripp for E.G. Records.
℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd.
On Labels:
E.G. Music 1972 ©
Produced by Robert Fripp for E.G. Records.
℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd.
Sleeve printed and made by MacNeill Press Ltd.
This release has misprint of 'MacDonald' for Ian McDonald on the rear sleeve in writing credit for 21st Century Schizoid Man (see images). Similar version without misprint: King Crimson - Earthbound.
The vinyl was originally housed in a faux crepe paper black inner sleeve.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 1): HELP 6 A-1U MO
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 1): HELP 6 B-1U AD 2
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 2): HELP 6 A-3U
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 2): HELP 6 B-1U
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 3): HELP 6 A-1U II 2
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 3): HELP 6 B-1U T 1
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 4): HELP 6 A-1U RP 4 4
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 4): HELP 6 B-1U RT 2
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 5): HELP 6 A-1U AD 3
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 5): HELP 6 B-1U AC 1
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 6): HELP 6 A-2U GG 1
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 6): HELP 6 B-1U RP 1
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 7): HELP 6 A - 1U GA 3
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 7): HELP 6 B - 1U RT 2
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 8): HELP 6 A-1U GG 2
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 8): HELP 6 B-1U RA 2
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 9): HELP 6 A-1U A 1
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 9): HELP 6 B-1U G 1
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side, stamped, var. 10): HELP 6. A-1U P 3
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side, stamped, var. 10): HELP 6 B-1U P 1
Other Versions (5 of 79)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recently Edited | Earthbound (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 86 254 HT, 86254 HT | Netherlands | 1972 | ||
| Earthbound (LP, Album) | Island Records | 86 254 ET | Germany | 1972 | |||
Recently Edited | Earthbound (LP, Album) | Island Records | ILPS 19201 | Italy | 1972 | ||
| Earthbound (LP, Album) | Island Records | 86 254 ET | Austria | 1972 | |||
| Earthbound (LP, Album, Stereo) | Island Records | 6427 015 | France | 1972 |
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Reviews
I have version with misprint on rear back and else on Label A too. On label print "Macdonald" in credit. Matrix/ runout side 1: HELP 6 A-1U II 3 and side 2: HELP 6 B-1U o 1
Edited one month agoI have A-1U MO / B-1U AD 2 with correct spelling of McDonald on the label and the back cover, black inner sleeve, and I find that both sides sound fine (despite the poor sound quality of the recording) to me on my stereo system (NAD power amps, Mirage speakers, Rega Planar 2 (80’s) with Grado XT+ cartridge.
Holy toot , 21st century is worth the price of admission alone
I’ve just got this today from my local dealer , a might hesitant thinking it may be a bit of a filler album. The soloing on 21st has more wig outs than Maury feller in goodfellas. Outstanding stuff if you don’t find artistic merit in this chop both ears off
e a r th eo bund : - ) )- Can anyone advise me please? I have a copy of Earthbound which I have owned from it's release. According to Discogs listings the UK 1972 (mine is var. 3) Ian McDonald's name is miss-spelled on the credits on the back cover. After further investigation (the photos) I have noticed that his name has been spelled correctly on the label of side one, whereas on my copy his name is also miss-spelled. Evidently, this listing is not the correct listing for my copy and I am unable to find any others that correspond with my copy. How do I inform Discogs that there is another version (ie mine) as I don't know how to add/modify to accommodate for this.
Interesting fact as regards the original release: The A2U/B1U pressing had Side A re-cut with significantly less treble than the A1U pressing. Given the nature of this recording, some might argue that it "doesn't make any difference" but it is a detail I just discovered as I happen to have two originals right now. Both have the corrected "McDonald" credit on the rear sleeve but one is A1U/B1U and the other is A2U/B1U. I find the A2U cut far more bearable on Side A. The difference is somewhat remarkable in that I can hear why somebody thought Side A needed to be re-cut and the treble dialed back.
mine is with orange-green palmtree label; Matrix/runout only HELP 6 - A and HELP 6 - B
What a wankfest this is. Gave it a chance. But no, I´m out.
Mine has a sort of crepe black inner sleeve (the LP that is)
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