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In the Wake of Poseidon is the second studio album by the English progressive rock band King Crimson, released in May 1970 by Island Records in Europe, Atlantic Records in the United States, Philips Records in Australia, and Vertigo Records in New Zealand. To date the album is their highest-charting in the UK, reaching number 4.
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In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Released on textured pink i labels in a textured gatefold sleeve. Seem to be the same sleeve as the UK first release An identical release but in matte gatefold sleeve is In The Wake Of Poseidon. - "FH" for the A-side is an unknown eng...”
Cat#: ILPS 9127 · ILPS-9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
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United States“Gatefold Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute (CTH) pressing. 1st pressing with 1841 Broadway address on label.”
Cat#: SD 8266
In the Wake of Poseidon
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New Zealand“Island catalogue number on deep grooved Vertigo labels. Vertigo logo on front of gatefold sleeve. On the labels, "SIDE ONE" and "SIDE TWO" are in uppercase which differs from In The Wake Of Poseidon.”
Cat#: ILPS 9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“CP in Label Matrix and CTH Stamped in Runouts indicate Mastered at (i.e. plated) was done at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute and Pressed By Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman”
Cat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Gatefold liner credits include: "Cover Painting "12 Archetypes" Tammo de Jongh", "Mel Collins of "Circus" appears courtesy of Transatlantic Records, U.K.", "Gordon Haskell appears by courtesy of CBS Records (UK)" and "Assistant Engineers...”
Cat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Monarch Record Mfg. Co. pressing denoted by (MR) stamp in runouts and "MO" plant code in label matrices. Metal Parts by Longwear Plating. Gatefold packaging. Wessex Sound Studio, London Mel Collins of "Circus" appears courtesy of Trans...”
Cat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
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Germany“Cover is gatefolded”
Cat#: 1 C 062-91 458
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Released on textured Pink i labels in a textured gatefold sleeve. 1st cat# on spine and inside top left of gatefold, 2nd cat# on labels. Labels: Made in England ℗ 1970 Sleeve: Mel Collins of "Circus" appears by courtesy of Transatlan...”
Cat#: ILPS 9127 · ILPS-9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Sticker on back cover denotes Record Club of America Club Edition. Mel Collins of "Circus" appears courtesy of Transatlantic Records, U.K. Gordon Haskell appears by courtesy of CBS Records (UK) Assistant Engineers Jeff & Tony Studio Wes...”
Cat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightPhilips
France“'Made in France' on labels 'Imprimé en France' on inside gatefold Runouts are stamped”
Cat#: 6406 001
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightVertigo
New Zealand“Island catalogue number on deep grooved Vertigo "swirl" labels. Vertigo logo on front of gatefold sleeve. No price code. On the labels, "Side One" and "Side Two" are in upper and lower case letters, unlike this other version. Runouts ...”
Cat#: ILPS 9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Canada“Packaging info: - Red Atlantic labels. - Textured gatefold. - Cat Food is listed correctly on labels. Runouts are etched. In the gatefold: Studio Wessex Sound, London Produced for E.G. Records All songs published by TRO-Total Music, In...”
Cat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Canada“Gatefold sleeve. Red Canadian Atlantic labels. Yellow box with title and song listings appears on front cover. Lyrics and other text on inside cover is silver. Side 1 is labelled as Side 2, and Side 2 is labelled as Side 1. Despite this...”
Cat#: SD 8266
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightPhilips
Australia“An E.G. Production Blue Phillips labels "Peace - A Theme" is not listed on cover or label but is first track on side 2.”
Cat#: PDS-352
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink i labels, matte gatefold sleeve. ℗ 1970 Cover Painting “12 Archetypes” Tammo de Jong with reference to his book “The Magic Circle” and Richard Gardeners “The Purpose Of Love” The Community, 10 Lady Somerset Rd. NW5 Mel Collins of ...”
Cat#: ILPS 9127
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United StatesCat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Canada“Gatefold sleeve. No yellow info box. "Cat Fool" error is corrected. Sides are swapped on centre labels, liner notes indicate correct running order. Red Canadian Atlantic (WB) labels, "MANUFACTURED IN CANADA" under the word "Atlantic"”
Cat#: SD 8266
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Released on the Pink i labels, in a textured gatefold cover. ℗ 1970 Tracklist (above), wrong and incomplete, but resulting from inner cover layout text, text form (tracks titles in capitals) and, unequivocally, from Side Two label, can...”
Cat#: ILPS 9127 · ILPS-9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
South Africa“Released on single flipback laminated sleeve.”
Cat#: ATC9310
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Japan“Released with OBI & Insert. Made In Japan.”
Cat#: P-8104A
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Canada“Has yellow rectangle with album info at an angle on top of front cover. Red and green Atlantic labels. Misprint is Cat Fool on label instead of Cat Food. Manufactured and distributed by Kinney Music of Canada Ltd on label, Manufactured ...”
Cat#: SD 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
Italy“Made in Italy. First Italian release on pink Island labels.”
Cat#: 6406 001 · 6406 001 L
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Japan“Made by Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation, Japan”
Cat#: P-8104A
In the Wake of Poseidon
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JapanCat#: P-8104A
CD(79)
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightE’G
United States“Released in a standard jewel box with 4-page booklet including full lyrics. On CD: MADE IN JAPAN Originally released May 1970. Total playing time 41:08”
Cat#: EGCD 2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightE’G / Virgin
JapanCat#: 32VD-1064
In the Wake of Poseidon
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JapanCat#: 32VD-1064
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightE’G / Virgin Japan
Japan“℗ 1970 EG Records Ltd © 1970 EG Records Ltd Made in Japan”
Cat#: VJD-28002
In The Wake Of Poseidon
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Europe“Studio Wessex Sound, London Cover painting "12 Archetypes" All songs published by EG Music Inc./BMI 1970 On CD: ℗ 1970 Virgin EG Records Ltd © 1989 Virgin EG Records Ltd on inlay: ℗ & © 1970 EG Records Ltd. on booklet:...”
Cat#: 0777 7 86744 2 9 · EGCD 2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightVirgin
United KingdomCat#: EGCD 2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“The CD actually has Islands album on it nonetheless the CD has In The Wake Of Poseidon's information. The CD also has Islands album's matrix code on it. Issued in a standard black tray jewel case with 4-page booklet with artwork, lyrics...”
Cat#: 0777 7 86744 2 9 · EGCD 2
In the Wake of Poseidon
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United StatesCat#: EGCD 2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightE’G / Virgin Japan
Japan“Silver/Color Obi series. Remaster Edition ℗ 1970 EG Records Ltd © 1970 EG Records Ltd Made in Japan”
Cat#: VJCP-2302
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightVirgin
United KingdomCat#: EGCD 2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightCanyon International / Discipline Records (3)
Japan“All songs published by EG Music Inc./BMI 1970 (back inlay notation) All songs published by EG Music Ltd. 1970 (front cover notation) The publisher name differs between the booklet and the back inlay, so both names have been registered. ...”
Cat#: PCCY-00662
In the Wake of Poseidon
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GermanyCat#: 207937
In The Wake Of Poseidon
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United States“The Definitive Edition Remastered in 1989 ℗ 1970 EG Records Ltd. © 1970 EG Records Ltd.”
Cat#: EGCD 2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightCaroline Records
United States“Copyright 1970 & 2000. Produced and directed by Robert Fripp & Peter Sinfield for EG Records. 30th Anniversary Edition. 24 bit remaster by Simon Hayworth and Robert Fripp at Chop `Em Out September 6-10th, 1999. One tray card spine reads...”
Cat#: CAR1503-2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightVirgin
United KingdomCat#: CDVKCX2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
JapanCat#: PCCY-01422
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
Japan“LP originally released in 1970. Japan limited press mini LP replica CD in Japan Only embossed card gatefold sleeve with 12-page booklet, 8-page extra booklet and obi strip. Japan Only "Pure Gold CD". #2 in the 'King Crimson 30th Anniver...”
Cat#: PCCY-01422
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightVirgin
United KingdomCat#: CDVKC2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
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Europe“Comes in a vinyl replica gatefold paper sleeve including a twelve-page booklet with newspaper clips and photos from 1970.”
Cat#: 7243 8 48948 2 5 · CDVKCX2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“30th Anniversary Edition 24 bit remaster at Chop 'Em Out, September 6-10th, 1999. Produced and directed for E.G. Records. ℗ & © 1970 Robert Fripp, exclusively licensed to Virgin Records Ltd. © 2000 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in the EU Pri...”
Cat#: 7243 8 44066 2 2 · CDVKC2
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
JapanCat#: PCCY-01524
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
Europe“Similar to In The Wake Of Poseidon and In The Wake Of Poseidon, but, different matrix / run out, thus another pressing Remastered September 6-10th. 1999. Originally released 1970. Tracks 9 and 10 are bonus tracks taken from the single ...”
Cat#: DGM0502
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
United States“24 bit remaster at Chop 'Em Out, September 6-10th, 1999. Tracks 9 and 10 are bonus tracks taken from the original 7" single.”
Cat#: DGM0502
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
Europe“Originally released 1970. 24 bit remaster, September 6-10th, 1999. Tracks 9 and 10 are bonus tracks taken from the single Cat Food / Groon "Printed in the EU" [written on back cover] "Made in the EU" [written on on disc] No track tim...”
Cat#: DGM0502
Tape(32)
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
CanadaCat#: A8TC-8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“White shell Ampex cartridge, USA release.”
Cat#: M 88266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Original cassette release in white snapcase with attached graphics.”
Cat#: 8266-C
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Ampex black cartridge”
Cat#: M 88266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Similar to In The Wake Of Poseidon except without AMPEX molded into shell. Lear Jet Stereo 8”
Cat#: M 88266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United StatesCat#: 8RCA-8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“White cartridge with pink labels and colour image. "Peace - A Theme" does not appear on the tracklist, but is included on the programme after C1 In The Wake Of Poseidon (Conclusion) and before C2 Cat Food.”
Cat#: Y8I 9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“White five tab shell with no manufacturing info.”
Cat#: TP 8266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with pink paper labels. ℗ 1970 Made in England.”
Cat#: ZCI 9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
Venezuela“Includes in tracklist B1 Paz- Un tema= Peace - A Theme. Distributed by Polydor S.A. (Caracas) Local phones numbers: 34.38.24, 35.61.40 y 35.66.35 Made in Venezuela”
Cat#: MC 5037
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
Italy“Early 70s Italy cassette release. 1st type of SIAE seal (blue on the spine), used from 1970 to 1975. P 1972 on paper labels.”
Cat#: ILK 719127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with red paper labels. Printed in England. Made in England.”
Cat#: 3100 358 · 3100-358
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Spain“Dolby Stereo”
Cat#: 177 3100 358
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightPolydor Records
JapanCat#: 25CM 0116
In The Wake Of Poseidon
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SpainCat#: ML-407 937
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightE’G
United States“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Black CRO² 120µs cassette with grey on-body print. Marketed and Distributed by Caroline Records, Inc. Made in U.S.A. The Definitive Edition Re-Mastered by [...] and [...]. 1989”
Cat#: EGMC 2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightALF
Poland“Release appears with transparent or black cassette shells and blank stickers attached or ALF generic cassette labels. Originally released in 1970. Dolby System”
Cat#: A-111
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightEditions EG
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Black cassette with on-body print. Printed in England. In The Wake Of Poseidon is similar but has a grey cassette shell.”
Cat#: EGMC 2 · EGMC2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightAtlantic
United States“Early Ampex cassette issue with track titles on tape shell printed on adhesive white labels. Came housed in an Ampex one piece black plastic locking storage shell with graphic and track titles pasted on the outside of the box.”
Cat#: M58266
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Italy“Distribuzione polyGram dischi S.p.A. - Made in Italy”
Cat#: 3100 358
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightEditions EG
Canada“All songs EG Music, Inc. (BMI) Produced by Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield. 1970 EG Records, Ltd.”
Cat#: EGKCC-2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Early cassette reissue. This cassette differs from very first UK cassette issue since the precence of the 3rd type 'i' logo on paper labels, and for the absence of the picture of the group in the inner inlay. It has been also reported t...”
Cat#: ZCI 9127
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightE’G
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey CRO² 120µs cassette with black on-body print. Also issued with a black cassette shell. On inlay reverse: "Printed in England"”
Cat#: EGMC 2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightEditions EG
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Clear cassette with on-body print. Printed in England. In The Wake Of Poseidon is similar but has a grey cassette shell. In The Wake Of Poseidon is similar but has a black cassette shell.”
Cat#: EGMC 2 · EGMC2
Video(9)
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightPanegyric
United Kingdom“40th anniversary series”
Cat#: KCSP2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / Inner Knot
United States“Released in a double Digipak stored in a slipcase. Includes a booklet with new sleeve notes by King Crimson biographer Sid Smith, along with rare photos and archive material. CD content: 1. 2010 Stereo Mix remixed from the original mul...”
Cat#: KCSP2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / Panegyric
Europe“Released in a double Digipak with transparent trays stored in a slipcase. Includes a 16 page booklet with new sleeve notes by King Crimson biographer Sid Smith, along with rare photos and archive material. CD content: 1. 2010 Stereo Mi...”
Cat#: KCSP2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / Panegyric
United States“Released in a double Digipak stored in a slipcase. Includes a booklet with new sleeve notes by King Crimson biographer Sid Smith, along with rare photos and archive material. CD content: 1. 2010 Stereo Mix remixed from the original...”
Cat#: KCSP2
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / WHD Entertainment, Inc.
Japan“For a short period of time, exclusively on the WHD Entertainment web site and at Disk Union (Tokyo), this Japanese edition was bundled with an additional, official, promotional box (measuring approximately H=145mm x W=145mm x T=27mm) in ...”
Cat#: IEZP-24
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / WHD Entertainment, Inc.
Japan“This Japanese edition consists of: - a HQCD, compatible with any CD player; - a DVD-Audio/DVD-Video disc, NTSC, Region 0; - two 140mm x 140mm 'mini-LP' gatefold cardboard sleeve replicas, with slightly different finishes and thickness...”
Cat#: IEZP-24
In The Wake Of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / Wowow Entertainment, Inc.
Japan“This Japanese edition includes: - a Platinum SHM-CD, compatible with any CD player; - a DVD-Audio/DVD-Video disc, NTSC, Region 0; - two 17" x 7" 'mini-LP' gatefold cardboard sleeve replicas; - two replica obi strips.”
Cat#: IEDG-02
In the Wake of Poseidon
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile / Panegyric
Cat#: KCXP5012
In The Wake Of Poseidon = ポセイドンのめざめ 50
chevron_rightDiscipline Global Mobile
Japan“℗ & © 2025 Robert Fripp Paper jacket specifications: PP-laminated glossy type (E-type), and UK Edition Cat Food Single (Flipback). The Devil's Triangle on CD and Blu-ray uses the additional mix version included in Sailor's Tales Box fo...”
Cat#: POCS-9224