On October 6, 1974, “island” label release “Red”, the seventh King Crimson studio album. It was recorded on June 30,1974 (live at the “Palace Theater”, in Providence) and in July and August, 1974 (at the “Olympic Studios”, in London ), and was produced by King Crimson. After the release of this album, the band’s leader Robert Fripp, temporarily left.

Personnel:

• Robert Fripp – guitar, mellotron
• John Wetton– bass, vocals
• Bill Bruford– drums, percussion
• David Cross– violin
• Mel Collins– soprano saxophone
• Ian McDonald– alto saxophone
• Mark Charig– cornet, bass cello
• Robin Miller – oboe
• Uncredited musician – cello

Track listing:

1. Red – Robert Fripp
2. Fallen Angel – Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Richard Palmer-James
3. One More Red Nightmare – Robert Fripp, John Weton
4. Providence – David Cross, Robert Fripp, John Weton, Bill Bruford
5. Starless – David Cross, Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Richard Palmer-James