King Crimson — In the Wake of Poseidon
Known pressings
42 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | AU | Philips | PDS-352 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1970 | GB | Island | ILPS 9127 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1970 | NZ | Vertigo | ILPS 9127 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic | SD 8266 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1971 | JP | Atlantic | P-8104A | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | KR | High Stereo Light | HR-076 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | VE | Atlantic | 50.021 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | JP | Atlantic | P-10124A | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | AR | Atlantic, Music Hall | 50-14.330 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | DE | Polydor | 2344 076 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | GB | Polydor | 2302 058 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | IT | Polydor | 2310 517 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | BR | Atlantic | 30.141 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Editions EG | EGKC 2 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | JP | E’G, Virgin | 32VD-1064 | CD |
| 1988 | GB | E’G | EGLP 2 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | JP | Virgin | 32VD-1064 | CD |
| 1988 | JP | Virgin | VJD-28002 | CD |
| 1989 | GB | Virgin | EGCD 2 | CD |
| 1989 | US | E’G | EGCD 2 | CD |
| 1990 | JP | E’G, Virgin Japan | VJCP-2302 | CD |
| 1992 | GB | Virgin | EGCD 2 | CD |
| 1993 | RU | АнТроп | П93 00679/80 | Vinyl |
| 1994 | JP | Canyon International, Discipline Records | PCCY-00662 | CD |
| 1997 | DE | Virgin, E’G | 207937, [none] | CD |
| 2000 | GB | Virgin | CDVKC2 | CD |
| 2000 | GB | Virgin | CDVKCX2 | CD |
| 2000 | JP | Discipline Global Mobile | PCCY-01422 | CD |
| 2001 | JP | — | PCCY-01524 | CD |
| 2004 | JP | Universal International | UICE-9052 | CD |
| 2004 | US | Discipline Global Mobile | DGM0502 | HDCD — 30th anniversary edition |
| 2004 | XE | Discipline Global Mobile | DGM0502 | HDCD — 30th anniversary edition |
| 2008 | JP | WHD Entertainment, Inc. | IECP-50002 | HDCD |
| 2010 | GB | Panegyric | KCSP2 | CD — 40th anniversary series |
| 2011 | XE | Discipline Global Mobile, Inner Knot, Panegyric | KCLP2 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2015 | — | — | — | Digital Media |
| 2015 | XW | Discipline Global Mobile | — | Digital Media |
| 2023 | JP | Discipline Global Mobile | POCS-1937 | CD |
| 2025 | XW | Discipline Global Mobile | KCXP5012 | CD |
| — | FR | Polydor | 2310 517 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | US | E’G | EGCD 2 | CD |
| — | XE | Virgin | 0777 7 86744 2 9, EGCD 2 | CD — 1994 or later reissue |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
King Crimson "In the Wake of Poseidon" audiophile limited CD