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This release is a priceless historical document capturing the absolute stage debut of the legendary “Larks' Tongues in Aspic” lineup. The Frankfurt show is highly unique as the band unleashes brand-new, unreleased material upon an unsuspecting club audience. Jamie Muir’s primal percussion chaos and John Wetton's thunderous bass on “Larks' Tongues... Part I” sound raw and uncompromising. The archival cassette source leaves the audio quality gritty and bootleg-like.

This release is a standout historical document capturing the early phase of the “Larks' Tongues in Aspic” live evolution. The Guildford performance catches the legendary quintet testing their intricate new material before a live audience. The deliveries of “Larks' Tongues... Part I” and an early incarnation of “Book of Saturday” are breathtaking in their raw, primitive power. The core highlight is Jamie Muir’s unhinged percussion wizardry, injecting a wild, ritualistic edge into the sonic spectrum.

This CD stands out as one of the sharpest and most articulate soundboard documents from the band's Fall 1972 UK tour. The Oxford performance catches the legendary quintet displaying immense musical cohesion, backed by a stellar frequency balance for an archival tape source. The crown jewel is a breathtaking rendition of “The Talking Drum,” where the rhythmic tension built by Bruford and Wetton reaches a truly hypnotic frenzy. Jamie Muir’s unpredictable percussion layers and David Cross’s sharp violin stabs create a deeply captivating, ritualistic atmosphere.

A friend got me this vinyl as a surprise for my birthday and I absolutely love it!! Great quality sound, the art on the case and inside is really nice, and it came with a beautiful poster!

Like always very good company and fast delivery after the pre order. Always happy when the albums or cd's arrived

I love this Japanese SHM-CD version of chirdren of the sun by Jay Chou. The sound quality is much cleaner thanks to the SHM-CD format. The package comes with a DVD containing wonderful MVs and extra making-of clips. All items were carefully packed and nothing got damaged during delivery. It is a precious classic record, and I am very happy to add it to my collection. Great purchase!

Released in 2001, Jay Chou’s second studio album Fantasy didn’t just top the charts — it rewrote the rules of what Chinese popular music could sound like. Where most Mandopop at the time leaned heavily on gentle ballads and predictable love themes, this record threw every expectation out the window, blending R&B, rock, traditional Chinese instrumentation, and hip-hop flows into something no one had ever heard before.

Released in 2002, Jay Chou’s third studio album The Eight Dimensions often lives in the shadow of his explosive debut records Jay and Fantasy. But what many listeners missed back then is that this is not a rushed transitional work — it is one of Jay’s most relaxed, imaginative, and deeply layered albums, a record that lets his creativity run wild without the pressure of having to reinvent the entire music scene all over again.

I love this Japanese SHM-CD version of Still Fantasy by Jay Chou. The sound quality is much cleaner thanks to the SHM-CD format. The package comes with a DVD containing wonderful MVs and extra making-of clips. All items were carefully packed and nothing got damaged during delivery. It is a precious classic record, and I am very happy to add it to my collection. Great purchase!

I love this Japanese SHM-CD version of jaychou on the run by Jay Chou. The sound quality is much cleaner thanks to the SHM-CD format. The package comes with a DVD containing wonderful MVs and extra making-of clips. All items were carefully packed and nothing got damaged during delivery. It is a precious classic record, and I am very happy to add it to my collection. Great purchase!

Brand new and securely packed. This SHM-CD sounds amazing, and the included DVD is fantastic. It’s a precious addition to my Jay Chou collection.

I love this Japanese SHM-CD version of the ERA by Jay Chou. The sound quality is much cleaner thanks to the SHM-CD format. The package comes with a DVD containing wonderful MVs and extra making-of clips. All items were carefully packed and nothing got damaged during delivery. It is a precious classic record, and I am very happy to add it to my collection. Great purchase!

I love this Japanese SHM-CD version of Exclamation Point by Jay Chou. The sound quality is much cleaner thanks to the SHM-CD format. The package comes with a DVD containing wonderful MVs and extra making-of clips. All items were carefully packed and nothing got damaged during delivery. It is a precious classic record, and I am very happy to add it to my collection. Great purchase!

Well protected packaging, arrived without any scratches. The SHM-CD brings clean and detailed sound. It is a wonderful classic Jay Chou album, perfect for collection. CDJapan order process is smooth.

The package arrived intact. This SHM-CD feels premium. The listening experience is delicate, with great separation between vocals and instruments. Stable shipping. It’s a great collectible, highly satisfied!

I love this Japanese SHM-CD version of Opus 12 by Jay Chou. The sound quality is much cleaner thanks to the SHM-CD format. The package comes with a DVD containing wonderful MVs and extra making-of clips. All items were carefully packed and nothing got damaged during delivery. It is a precious classic record, and I am very happy to add it to my collection. Great purchase!

This album is a masterclass in tight musicianship and uncompromising sonic power. The audio quality is remarkably dense and hard-hitting. The industrial weight of The ConstruKction of Light material feels even more ferocious and organic on this stage than it did in the studio. A particular highlight is the intense collective improvisation, pushing the boundaries into dark, heavy, and experimental territories. It is an essential live artifact that perfectly encapsulates the futuristic and heavy era of early 2000s King Crimson.

The Sendai gig captures the band right before their final multi-night run in Tokyo. This show is highly notable for the dark, ominous atmosphere surrounding its improvisational movements, where Robert Fripp's avant-garde soundscapes evolve into tense industrial tapestries. The execution of “Larks' Tongues in Aspic: Part IV” is breathtaking in its mathematical rigidity and seamless rhythm interplay.

This release captures the band at the height of their US tour supporting the “Islands” album. The Detroit show stands out for its fierce, almost garage-like rock energy. Due to onstage equipment challenges, the musicians perform with maximum aggression, pushing progressive rock into heavy, funky blues territory. Mel Collins’ unhinged saxophone work on “Cirkus” and the massive improvisational jam on “Groon” sound monumental. Even with minor archival tape flaws, it remains an essential piece of progressive rock history.

This double CD documents one of the final shows of this brief incarnation, recorded just weeks before their ultimate dissolution. The Pittsburgh performance showcases a staggering level of musical synergy, with the quartet locked into a telepathic groove. The core highlight is the melancholic transition from “Formentera Lady” into a thunderous “The Sailor's Tale,” featuring Fripp's most avant-garde, overdriven guitar solos. The soundboard audio is masterfully handled, that keeps Boz Burrell's vocals clean and articulate.