King Crimson - Islands King Crimson
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2026 Dolby Atmos & Elemental mixes (CD/BD)
The complete recording sessions of Islands on 1 CD/1Blu-ray edition
Blu-ray features all new mixes of the album in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD MA 24/96 Surround & 24/96 Hi-Res Stereo by Steven Wilson
All new Elemental Mixes of the entire album in 24/96 Hi-Res Stereo by David Singleton
Blu-ray also features the 30th anniversary remaster in 24/96
Plus the complete recording sessions from September 1971 in 24/96 and Live at Summit Studios from March 1972 in Quadraphonic Sound
Presented in a replica mini-vinyl style packaging with booklet including photos and sleevenotes from King Crimson biographer Sid Smith
CD includes the 2026 Steven Wilson stereo album mix and a selection of Elemental Mixes
King Crimson’s fourth album, 1971’s “Islands”was, for many years, somewhat underappreciated in Crimson history; regarded simply as one of those albums between undisputed classics “In the Court of the Crimson King” and “Larks’ Tongues in Aspic”. In more recent times, the album has been reassessed, a process that began with the 2010 new stereo and 5.1 mixes undertaken by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp and continued with the inclusions of ‘The Letters’ and ‘Sailor’s Tale’ and the title track in the 2014-2021 line-up’s live sets.
This shift in attitude towards the album from listeners old and new alike, was confirmed when the 27 disc “Sailors’ Tales” boxed set, which featured extensive live recordings by the “Islands” line-up, became one of the fastest selling of the celebrated King Crimson boxed set series – a fitting testament to King Crimson’s second, albeit short-lived, live band.
Well, rather a lot as it turns out, as a fully utilised Blu-Ray disc and accompanying CD details:
Steven Wilson has returned to the album for a transformative Dolby Atmos mix.
This work also led to new stereo and 5.1 mixes being prepared. Steven is regarded as the pre-eminent Dolby Atmos mix engineer for classic albums and his long-standing association with, and understanding of, the King Crimson catalogue, makes his work with the band especially sought by fans.
The CD presents the complete album newly mixed by Steven Wilson and a selection of David Singleton’s Elemental mixes.
2026 Elemental Mixes (1LP/200g)
All new 2026 Elemental Mix of King Crimson’s classic 1971 album by David Singleton
Cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
Presented on 200gram Super-Heavyweight Vinyl, manufactured at Vinyl Factory, London
DGM & Panegyric proudly present…The release of Islands (2026 David Singleton Elemental Mixes).
One of the highlights of the King Crimson 50th anniversary CD/Blu-ray editions to date has been King Crimson producer David Singleton’s series of Elemental Mixes as he uses the full spectrum of available studio sessions for each album to produce very different takes on the familiar songs and pieces.
For King Crimson fans, Islands – 2026 David Singleton Elemental Mix is both a compelling standalone listening experience and an essential companion to the original album — offering fresh insight into the sessions, a renewed immediacy to the performances, and a rare opportunity to hear this distinctive work from a radically different angle.
Track List
Side A
A1 - Formentera Lady
A2 - Sailor's Tale
A3 - The Letters
Side B
B1 - Ladies of the Road
B2 - Islands
B3 - Prelude: Song of the Gulls
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