Islands [CD+BluRay 2026 Dolby Atmos & Elemental Mixes Brand New Mixes]

King Crimson - Islands [CD+BluRay 2026 Dolby Atmos & Elemental Mixes Brand New Mixes]

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. Disc 1 CD 2026 mixes - Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson 1. Formentera Lady 2. Sailor’s Tale 3. The Letters 4. Ladies of the Road 5. Prelude: Song of the Gulls 6. Islands 2026 Elemental Mix - Produced and Mixed by David Singleton 7. Formentera Lady 8. Sailor’s Tale 9. Ladies of the Road 10. Islands Disc 2 Blu-Ray I 2026 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround & 24/96 Stereo 1. Formentera Lady 2. Sailor’s Tale 3. The Letters 4. Ladies of the Road 5. Prelude: Song of the Gulls 6. Islands II 2026 Instrumental, 24/96 Stereo 1. Formentera Lady 2. The Letters 3. Ladies of the Road 4. Islands III 2026 Elemental Mixes, 24/96 Stereo 1. Formentera Lady 2. Sailor’s Tale 3. The Letters 4. Ladies of the Road 5. Islands 6. Prelude: Song of the Gulls IV Complete Recording Sessions, 24/96 Stereo Islands Studios July 22nd, 1971 Ladies of The Road Early Uptempo Takes 1 & 2 Command Studios Aug 2nd, 1971 Ladies of The Road Takes 1 to 5 A Peacemaking Stint Unrolls Takes 1 to 3 Aug 25th, 1971 Checking Levels Ladies of The Road Take 1 Band Jam Ladies of The Road Takes 2 to 4 Aug 26th, 1971 Band Jam 2 Ladies of The Road Takes One to Five Ladies of The Road Backing and Overdubs Ladies of The Road Vocals and Overdubs Sept 1st, 1971 Ian Drum Check The Letters Section One First Two Verses The Letters Section Two Riff The Letters Section Three Solo Takes 1 and 2 The Letters Section Four Last Two Verses The Letters Intro Overdubs The Letters Riff Overdubs The Letters Vocals and Piano Last 2 Verses The Letters Backing and Flute Last 2 Verses Sept 8th, 1971 Formentera Lady First Two Verses Takes 1 to 5 Formentera Lady Backing and Overdubs Formentera Lady Vocals and Overdubs Sept 9th, 1971 Band Blow Sailor's Tale Bass, Drums and Overdubs Sailor's Tale Sax and Banjo Guitar Overdubs Sailor's Tale Piano and Guitar Overdubs Sailor's Tale Mellotron Overdubs Oct 1st, 1971 Prelude Rehearsals and Flute Takes 1 to 3 Islands Takes 1 and 2 Oct 2nd, 1971 Prelude Takes 1 to 3 Oct 3rd, 1971 Prelude Takes 1 and 2 Islands Master Piano, Guitar and Wind Overdubs Islands Master Keys and Mellotron Overdubs V Original Mixes - 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo) 1. Formentera Lady 2. Sailor’s Tale 3. The Letters 4. Ladies of the Road 5. Prelude: Song of the Gulls 6. Islands VI Live at Summit Studios, March 1972 - Quadraphonic Sound 1. Pictures of a City 2. Cadence and Cascade 3. Groon 4. 21st Century Schizoid Man 5. Improv: Summit Going On 6. My Hobby 7. The Sailor’s Tale 8. The Creator Has A Master Plan (including Summit and Something Else)