King Crimson is pioneer to the Progressive style. And like many bands, there are definitive and specific periods of their existence that highlight their expansive history. Their first album (In The Court Of The Crimson King) was offered in 1969, and quickly gained a deep and devout following. By 1973, Fripp had gone through multiple line-up changes in the span of five albums. With Larks’ Tongues In Aspic, four new members were in on the creative experiment that is King Crimson. 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of Larks’ Tongues In Aspic.
On October 13, King Crimson celebrates the anniversary with a new set of remixes that will embody the upcoming classic reissue. The new reissue will provide new 2023 Stereo remixes by Steven Wilson, as well as David Singleton. All told, there will be 2CD/2BD sets as well as a 2LP package. Included on the BD will be 5.1 Surround mixes that include Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD.
This 50th Anniversary set of Larks’ Tongues In Aspic packages will include a booklet with new notes, essay, and photos.
The 2LP package offers Larks’ Tongues In Aspic pressed on 200g-weight industry black vinyl. LP1 will contain the Steven Wilson 2023 Remix while LP2 contains the 2023 David Singleton Elementals remix.
You can order both sets from Burning Shed (2CD/2BD here; 2LP here).
Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (The Complete Recording Sessions – 50th Anniversary) – King Crimson
CD1 (2023 Steven Wilson Remix – Stereo / Instrumental)
01 Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (Part One)
02 Book Of Saturday
03 Exiles
04 Easy Money
05 The Talking Drum
06 Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (Part Two)
07 Book Of Saturday
08 Exiles
09 Easy Money
CD2 (2023 David Singleton Elementals Mixes and Selected Master Reels)
01 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One
02 Easy Money
03 The Talking Drum
04 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two
05 Exiles – Master Reel Take 4 Backing
06 Book Of Saturday – Master Reel Guide Vocals, Guitar, Violin Overdubs
07 Book Of Saturday – Master Reel Bass Pass 2, Vocals with Vocal Overdubs
BD1 ([NTSC] – Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround / LCPM Stereo in 96kHz/24-bit – 2023)
Larks’ Tongues In Aspic
01 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One
02 Book of Saturday
03 Exiles
04 Easy Money
05 The Talking Drum
06 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two
Elemental Mixes (96kHz/24-bit Stereo)
01 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One
02 Easy Money
03 The Talking Drum
04 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two
Instrumental Mixes (96kHz/24-bit Stereo)
01 Book of Saturday
02 Exiles
03 Easy Money
BD2 ([NTSC] – Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround / LCPM Stereo in 96kHz/24-bit – 2023)
Original Masters (96kHz/24-bit Stereo)
30th Anniversary Master
01 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One
02 Book of Saturday
03 Exiles
04 Easy Money
05 The Talking Drum
06 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two
The Session Reels
“Keep That One, Nick”
Complete Recording Sessions (96kHz/24-bit Stereo)
January 16th, 1973
01 Larks’ I – Takes 1 to 10
02 Larks’ I – Takes 12 to 18 & 20 to 22
03 Larks’ II – Take 1
04 Book Of Saturday – Take 1
05 Book Of Saturday – Take 1 Overdubs & 2nd Main Vocal Take
January 17th, 1973
06 Larks’ I – Edit 2 Takes 1 to 11
07 Larks’ I – Edit 2 Take 12 & Overdubs
08 Larks’ I – 4/4 Section Remake Takes 1 to 4
09 Larks’ I – 4/4 Section Remake Takes 5 to 9 & 11 to 17
10 Larks’ I – 2nd Edit Takes 1 to 6
11 Larks’ I – 2nd Edit Take 1 with Overdubs
January 18th, 1973
12 Larks’ I – Bill Drum Check
13 Larks’ I – Jamie Drum Check
14 Larks’ II – Takes 1 & 2
January 19th, 1973
15 Larks’ I – 7/8 Section Remake Takes 1 to 5
16 Larks’ I – 4/4 Section Remake Takes 1 to 9
January 20th, 1973
17 Larks’ I – 4/4 Section 2nd Remake Takes 10 to 20
January 21st, 1973
18 Larks’ I – 4/4 Section 2nd Remake Takes 21 to 26
January 23rd, 1973
19 Easy Money – Takes 1 to 9
20 Easy Money – Takes 10 & 11
21 Jamie Various Atmosphere Takes
22 Jamie More Atmosphere Takes
January 24th, 1973
23 Easy Money – Remake Takes 1 to 6
24 Easy Money – Remake Takes 7 to 9
25 Intermezzo Takes 1 to 6
26 Intermezzo Takes 7 to 16
27 Intermezzo Takes 19 to 25
January 25th, 1973
28 The Talking Drum – Takes 1 to 3
29 The Talking Drum – Take 3 (Complete)
30 Larks’ I – 2nd Edit Takes 1 to 5
31 Larks’ I – Final Edit Remake Non Takes
January 26th, 1973
32 Exiles – Takes 1 to 3
33 Exiles – Takes 5 & 6
34 Exiles – Master Reel Take 4 Backing
35 Exiles – Master Reel Take 4 Overdubs 1
36 Exiles – Master Reel Take 4 Overdubs 2
37 Exiles – Master Reel Take 4 Vocal Overdubs
January 30th, 1973
38 The Talking Drum – Remake Takes 1 to 6
39 Larks’ I – Master Bass Drums Percussion 4/4 section
40 Larks’ I – Master Bass Drums Percussion 7/8 section
41 Larks’ I – Master Guitar 4/4 Section Pass 1
42 Larks’ I – Master Guitar 4/4 Section Pass 2
43 Larks’ I – Master Guitar 4/4 Section Pass 3
44 Larks’ I – Master Guitar and Violin 7/8 Section
45 Larks’ I – Master Intermezzo Part 1
46 Larks’ I – Master Intermezzo Part 1 Overdubs
47 Larks’ I – Master Intermezzo Part 2
48 Larks’ I – Master Introduction David & Jamie
49 Larks’ I – Master Introduction Overdubs
50 Larks’ I – Master Last Section Newspaper Readings
51 Larks’ I – Master Lead Guitar Overdubs
52 Larks’ I – Master Opening Bass, Drums, Guitar, Percussion
53 Larks’ I – Master Opening Violin and Guitar
54 Larks’ I – Master Last Section Violin And Guitar
January 31st, 1973
55 Easy Money – Master Ambient Overdubs to the End
56 Easy Money – Master Backing Track to the End
57 Easy Money – Master Intro Backing Track
58 Easy Money – Master Intro Jamie Overdubs
59 Easy Money – Master Intro Vocal Overdubs
60 Easy Money – Master Vocal Overdubs to the End
61 The Talking Drum – Master Reel Backing Track
62 The Talking Drum – Master Reel Overdubs
63 Larks’ II – Master Reel Backing Track
64 Larks’ II – Master Reel Overdubs
65 Larks’ II – Master Reel Violin Solos
February 1st, 1973
66 Book Of Saturday – Takes 1 to 3 & 5 to 10
67 Book Of Saturday – Master Reel Bass Pass 1, Guitar, Violin
68 Book Of Saturday – Master Reel Guide Vocals, Guitar, Violin Overdubs
69 Book Of Saturday – Master Reel Bass Pass 2, Vocals with Vocal Overdubs
Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (50th Anniversary 2LP) – King Crimson
LP1 (2023 Steven Wilson Mix)
Side A
01 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One
02 Book of Saturday
03 Exiles
Side B
01 Easy Money
02 The Talking Drum
03 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two
LP2 (2023 David Singleton Elementals Mix)
Side C
01 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One
02 Easy Money
Side D
01 The Talking Drum
02 Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part Two