Lizard - Original 1970 UK Island label 1st Issue 5-track LP - Pink Rim Palm Tree Labels

Rare original UK 1970 Island Records 1st pressing 5-track vinyl LP on the generic 'pink rim palm tree' labels and with catalogue number ILPS-9141. Vinyl has machine stamped matrix information:

Side 1: ILPS 9141 A 2U, mother/stamper 2 RH
Side 2: ILPS 9141 B 2 U, mother/stamper 2 AR

Vinyl is presented in outer laminated E.J. Day Group gatefold picture cover.

Condition: VG+(+) (vinyl & labels)/VG+(+) (Cover):
Vinyl is still lustrous and has a some light superficial sleeve induced marks - nothing afflicted by a needle. Labels has a single or two barely noticeable spindletraces and vinyl is overall graded close to perfect.

Picture cover has laminate folds which must be a manufacturing flaws as laminating used on UK releases normally does not normally expand or fold - otherwise barely any signs of handling or storage - cover is graded close to near perfect/excellent.

Tracklisting:

Side 1:
1. Cirkus - Including Entry Of The Chameleons 6:28
2. Indoor Games 5:38
3. Happy Family 4:15
4. Lady Of The Dancing Water 2:43

Side 2:
5. Lizard 22:24

Credits:
Robert Fripp - guitar, mellotron, synthesiser, organ and devices
Gordon Haskell - bass guitar, vocals
Mel Collins - saxophone, flute
Andy McCulloch - drums
Peter Sinfield - words, VCS3, pictures

Additional musicians:
Keith Tippett - piano, electric piano
Robin Miller - oboe, cor anglais
Mark Charig - cornet
Nick Evans - trombone
Jon Anderson - vocals on "Prince Rupert Awakes"

Technical credits:
Peter Sinfield, Robert Fripp - Production
Robin Thompson - engineer
Geoff Workman - tapes

Artwork:,
Sleeve conception - Peter Sinfield.
Outer cover artwork - Gini Barris
Inner cover artwork - Koras Wallpapers