The iconic progressive rock band King Crimson is set to release a previously unavailable live recording from their 1982 concert in Fréjus, France, marking the first time this performance will be available on vinyl. This release, titled Sheltering Skies, captures the raw energy and innovative sound of King Crimson’s 1980s lineup during their European tour alongside Roxy Music.

Recorded in late summer 1982, this electrifying concert was part of a tour promoting their critically acclaimed albums Discipline (October 1981) and Beat (June 1982). The band’s dynamic stage presence and powerful live renditions of their music are fully showcased in this recording, featuring classic King Crimson instrumentals such as “Red” and “Larks’ Tongues in Aspic Part Two.”

While originally recorded for a video release, the audio of this concert has never been issued as a standalone release—until now. Sheltering Skies offers fans a chance to experience the complete King Crimson performance across two 200-gram vinyl LPs or a single CD, both of which include the bonus track “The Sheltering Sky,” recorded the night before at Cap d’Agde.

This release is especially significant as it marks the first live album from King Crimson’s 1980s lineup to be pressed on vinyl. The recording, taken from the original multi-track tapes by Robert Fripp and Brad Davis, captures the band at a pivotal moment in their career. The collective experience of the band members, combined with the freshness of the new material, resulted in a performance that remains unmatched in intensity and creativity.

As King Crimson’s music from this era continues to captivate audiences, the upcoming U.S. tour by Beat (featuring Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey) has reignited interest in the band’s groundbreaking work from the early 1980s. Sheltering Skies offers fans a unique opportunity to hear this material as it was originally performed.

Key Features:

    First standalone CD release of the complete concert
    The complete concert from Fréjus, France, remastered from the original multi-track tapes by Robert Fripp & Brad Davis
    Bonus performance of “The Sheltering Sky” from Cap d’Agde
    Vinyl cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
    200-gram vinyl presented in a gatefold sleeve
    CD mastered by Alex R. Mundy at DGM

Featuring:

    Robert Fripp: Guitar
    Adrian Belew: Guitar, Lead Vocal
    Tony Levin: Stick, Bass Guitar, and Support Vocal
    Bill Bruford: Drums and Percussion

Tracklisting: Sheltering Skies (Live in Fréjus, August 27th, 1982)

Side A:

    Thela Hun Ginjeet
    Matte Kudasai
    Indiscipline

Side B:

    Red
    Heartbeat
    The Sheltering Sky

Side C:

    Elephant Talk
    Neal and Jack and Me
    Waiting Man

Side D:

    Larks’ Tongues In Aspic: Part II
    The Sheltering Sky (Cap d’Agde)

1CD - Running order as above

To Pre-order:

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    CD: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_sheltering-skies_cd
    2LP & CD Bundle: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_sheltering-skies_cd-vi…

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