A landmark reimagining of King Crimson’s 1971 studio album, Islands returns in a bold new form through David Singleton’s 2026 Elemental Mixes. Drawing from the full breadth of surviving studio sessions, Singleton reshapes the material into an intimate, exploratory counterpart to the original album — revealing alternate pathways, fresh textures and a renewed sense of immediacy within these distinctive performances. Cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering and pressed on 200‑gram vinyl at Vinyl Factory, this edition stands as both a compelling standalone listen and an essential companion to the classic mix.

Track Listing

1. Formentera Lady
2. Sailor’s Tale
3. The Letters
4. Ladies of the Road
5. Islands
6. Prelude: Song of the Gulls

Features

All‑new 2026 Elemental Mix by David Singleton
Cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
200‑gram super‑heavyweight vinyl
Manufactured at Vinyl Factory, London
Fresh insight into the 1971 sessions
Companion to the original Islands album

Information

Artist: King Crimson
Title: Islands (2026 David Singleton Elemental Mixes)
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 200g
Label: Panegyric / Discipline Global Mobile – KCLPR4
Country: UK / Europe
Released: September 25th, 2026
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
Barcode: 0633367 79941 8

Personnel

Robert Fripp – Guitar, Mellotron, Peter’s Pedal, Harmonium & Sundry Implements
Mel Collins – Flute, Bass Flute, Saxes & Vocals
Boz Burrell – Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals & Choreography
Ian Wallace – Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Peter Sinfield – Words, Sounds & Vision