With Lizard, King Crimson presents a work that is still considered one of the band’s boldest and most unpredictable releases. Originally released in 1970, the album combines complex song structures, jazzy improvisations and surrealist lyrics to create a musical synthesis of the arts that was far ahead of its time. In the 2025 edition, this musical border crossing is now reworked with care and technical sophistication.

The focus is on a remastered stereo remix of the album by Steven Wilson, who once again proves his sense of balance between sonic transparency and respect for the original. The accompanying CD includes this new version, as well as a selection of Elemental Mixes, created by David Singleton, that illuminate selected passages of the album from an alternative sonic perspective. The Blu-ray delivers the sonic highlight of the edition and presents the album in several first-class audio formats for an immersive listening experience. In addition to the new Dolby Atmos Mix, which gives the multi-layered material a spatial depth, there is a 5.1 surround mix in DTS-HD Master Audio format and the high-resolution stereo mix in 24bit/96kHz. The Elemental mixes and the original master (30th Anniversary Edition) are also included in Hi-Res quality, as are the full studio recording sessions, which give deeper insights into the album’s genesis.

This re-release from Lizard allows for a completely new listening experience. Not only through the technical implementation, but also through the way the album is made to be experienced in a new way. It is a worthy update for a work that has lost none of its fascination in its idiosyncrasy and innovative spirit.

Tracklist:

Blu-ray Disc

1. Cirkus (2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround)
2. Indoor Games (2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround)
3. Happy Family (2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround)
4. Lady of the Dancing Water (2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround)
5. Lizard (2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround)
6. Lady of the Dancing Water (alt take) [24/96 Stereo and Instrumental includes above 5 tracks PLUS]
7. Cirkus 2025 [Elemental Mix (24/192 Stereo)]
8. Indoor Games [Elemental Mix (24/192 Stereo)]
9. Happy Family [Elemental Mix (24/192 Stereo)]
10. Lady of the Dancing Water [Elemental Mix (24/192 Stereo)]
11. Lizard [Elemental Mix (24/192 Stereo)]
12. Cirkus [Original Masters – 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo)]
13. Indoor Games [Original Masters – 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo)]
14. Happy Family [Original Masters – 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo)]
15. Lady of the Dancing Water [Original Masters – 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo)]
16. Lizard [Original Masters – 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo)]
17. Cirkus Backing Track (Sept 8th 1970)
18. Cirkus Overdubs 1 (Sept 8th 1970)
19. Cirkus Overdubs 2 (Sept 8th 1970)
20. Cirkus Overdubs 3 (Sept 8th 1970)
21. Cirkus Early Vocal/Rough Mix (Sept 8th 1970)
22. Lady of the Dancing Water Flute Pass 1 (Sept 9th 1970)
23. Lady of the Dancing Water Flute Pass 2 (Sept 9th 1970)
24. Lady of the Dancing Water Flute Pass 3 (Sept 9th 1970)
25. Lady of the Dancing Water Piano & Mellotron Pass 2 (Sept 9th 1970)
26. Lady of the Dancing Water Piano & Mellotron Pass 1 (Sept 9th 1970)
27. Lady of the Dancing Water Guitar Overdub (Sept 9th 1970)
28. Lady of the Dancing Water Vocal & Trombone Overdub (Sept 9th 1970)
29. Prince Rupert Awakes Backing Track with Guitar & Vocal Overdubs (Sept 13th 1970)
30. Prince Rupert Awakes Piano & Mellotron Overdubs (Sept 13th 1970)
31. Dawn Song Cor Anglais Pass 1 (Sept 13th 1970)
32. Dawn Song Cor Anglais Pass 2 (Sept 13th 1970)
33. Dawn Song Vocal Take 1 (Sept 13th 1970)
34. Dawn Song Vocal Take 2 (Sept 13th 1970)
35. Dawn Song Vocal Take 3 (Sept 13th 1970)
36. Last Skirmish, including Prince Rupert’s Lament Backing Track (Sept 14th 1970)
37. Prince Rupert’s Lament Backing Track – Segment (Sept 14th 1970)
38. Last Skirmish, including Prince Rupert’s Lament Overdubs 1 (Sept 14th 1970)
39. Last Skirmish Overdubs 2 (Sept 14th 1970)
40. Prince Rupert’s Lament Solo 1 (Sept 14th 1970)
41. Prince Rupert’s Lament Solo 2 (Sept 14th 1970)
42. Prince Rupert’s Lament Solo 3 (Sept 14th 1970)
43. Prince Rupert’s Lament Solo 4 (Sept 14th 1970)
44. Bolero Backing Track with Piano (Sept 20th 1970)
45. Bolero Overdubs (Sept 20th 1970)
46. Big Top Bass, Drums, Mellotron (Sept 20th 1970)
47. Big Top Overdubs 1 (Sept 20th 1970)
48. Big Top Overdubs 2 (Sept 20th 1970)
49. Big Top Piano Overdub (Sept 20th 1970)
50. Indoor Games Backing Track – Segment (Sept 29th/30th 1970)
51. Indoor Games Backing Track (Sept 29th/30th 1970)
52. Indoor Games Vocals & Overdubs (Sept 29th/30th 1970)
53. Happy Family Bass, Drums & Guide Piano (Sept 29th/30th 1970)
54. Happy Family Guitar, Flute & Sax Overdubs (Sept 29th/30th 1970)
55. Happy Family Vocals & Overdubs (Sept 29th/30th 1970)

CD

1. Cirkus (2025 Mixes – Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson)
2. Indoor Games (2025 Mixes – Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson)
3. Happy Family (2025 Mixes – Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson)
4. Lady of the Dancing Water (2025 Mixes – Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson)
5. Lizard (2025 mixes – Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson)
6. Cirkus (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
7. Indoor Games (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
8. Lizard – Prince Rupert Awakes (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
9. Bolero – The Peacock’s Tale (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
10. Dawn Song (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
11. Last Skirmish (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
12. Prince Rupert’s Lament (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)
13. Big Top Pass II (2025 Elemental Mix – Produced and Mixed by David Singleton)