Boxed set contains the band's first four classic albums plus a 2LP set of rarities including a complete alternate version of "In the Court of the Crimson King" mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and featuring artwork as originally presented in "The Young Person's Guide to King Crimson" - the band's first, 1975 issued, compilation. King Crimson 1969 - 1972 presents the band's first four albums plus a 2LP set of rarities from the same period in a deluxe boxed set configuration. The albums: "In the Court of the Crimson King", "In The Wake of Poseidon"*, "Lizard" and "Islands" are presented in the 40th anniversary edition mixes as mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp in 2009 and 2010.

This is the first time that these mixes have appeared on vinyl*. All albums are presented in their original sleeves. Additionally, a 2LP set of rarities is included (track-listing below) - many of them mixed and produced by Steven Wilson and all new to vinyl, except for the single, 'Catfood'. "The Alternative Guide to King Crimson" is presented in the gatefold artwork originally used for the 1975 compilation "The Young Person's Guide to King Crimson". A full sized replica of the original King Crimson timeline booklet which accompanied that compilation is also included. All albums are pressed using 200gram super heavyweight vinyl for the best audio reproduction.

Track Listing –

Disc: 1
1. 21st Century Schizoid Mand (including Mirrors)
2. I talk to the Wind
3. Epitaph (including March for no reason and Tommorrow and Tommorrow)
4. Moonchild (including The Dream and The Illusion)
5. In the Court of the Crimson King (including The Return of the Fire Witch and The Dance of the Puppets)

Disc: 2
1. Peace - A Beginning
2. Pictures Of A City
3. Cadence And Cascade
4. In The Wake Of Poseidon
5. Peace - A Theme
6. Cat Food
7. The Devil's Triangle (Part I)
8. The Devil's Triangle (Part II)
9. The Devil's Triangle (Part III)
10. Peace - An End

Disc: 3
1. Cirkus (Including Entry Of The Chameleons)
2. Indoor Games
3. Happy Family
4. Lady Of The Dancing Water
5. Lizard

Disc: 4
1. Formentera Lady
2. Sailor's Tale
3. The Letters
4. Ladies Of The Road
5. Islands
6. Prelude: Song Of The Gulls

Disc: 5
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (instrumental, trio version)
2. I Talk to the Wind (studio run through)
3. Epitaph (alt instrumental version)
4. Moonchild (take 1)
5. The Court of the Crimson King (take 3, instrumental)
6. I Talk to the Wind (duo version)
7. Cadence and Cascade (guide vocal, Greg Lake)
8. Peace - An End (alt. mix)

Disc: 6
1. Cat Food (single version)
2. Groon (2010 mix)
3. Indoor Games (alt take)
4. Lady of the Dancing Water (alt take)
5. Prince Rupert Awakes (piano, Keith Tipett)
6. Prince Rupert's Lament (alt take)
7. A Peacemaking Stint Unrolls
8. Sailor's Tale (alt guitar takes)
9. Ladies of the Road (remix)
10. Prelude: Song of the Gulls (string section, take 2)
11. Islands (run through with oboe prominent)