--- product_id: 15478794 title: "Lizard: 40th Anniversary Series" price: "€ 54.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/15478794-lizard-40th-anniversary-series store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Lizard: 40th Anniversary Series **Price:** € 54.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lizard: 40th Anniversary Series - **How much does it cost?** € 54.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/15478794-lizard-40th-anniversary-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally remastered and expanded two disc (CD/DVD) edition of this 1970 album from the Prog Rock legends. Continuing with the 40th Anniversary Series, this version of Lizard contains an audio CD, with 5.1 Surround Sound mix from the original studio masters, by Steven Wilson, fully approved by Robert Fripp, as well as three extra tracks and a new stereo album mix by Robert Fripp and Steven Wilson. Also included is a DVD-A featuring a 5.1 DTS Mix and a High Resolution Stereo Mix (24bit). Compatible with all DVD and DVD Rom Players, DVD-A players can additionally access a 5.1 Lossless Audio Mix and Losless Stereo Mix. King Crimson: Gordon Haskell (vocals, bass); Robert Fripp (guitar, Mellotron, electric keyboards); Mel Collins (flute, saxophone); Andy McCulloch (drums); Peter Sinfield. Additional personnel: Jon Anderson (vocals); Robin Miller (oboe); Mark Charig (cornet); Nick Evans (trombone); Kevin Tippet (piano). LIZARD can be seen as the third album in the trilogy that makes up Crimson's first phase, which began with IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING. The musical and lyrical concepts are more complex than on the first two albums, the arrangements more elaborate. Pete Sinfield's lyrics, already full of surreal mystical imagery, changed by turns more inaccessible and slightly psychedelic. Horns play a much larger role on LIZARD, the horn section injecting some punch into the production, and Mel Collins' flute and sax emerging as an important solo voice. Things turn slightly harsher on tracks like "Indoor Games," a catalogue of people's private indiscretions, and "Happy Family" an allegory obviously about the then-current breakup of the Beatles. As always, there's a beautiful ballad ("Lady of the Dancing Water," singer Gordon Haskell's finest moment) included amidst all the uproar. Crimson's peers Yes are even represented, as Jon Anderson makes a guest vocal appearance on the title cut, a throwback to the semi-mythical lyric approach of KC's debut. --Muze Review: Lizard is RESURRECTED! Amazing 5.1 surround sound! - Marty posted a great review, and I would like to add some points. I'm one of those King Crimson fans that was a huge fan years ago (even before CD's), and I'm getting back to them again. What I remember of this album is that it was my least played Crimson album (and I had all of them), with the possible execption of Earthbound, which just sounded crappy - and even Fripp will admit that! My used copy of the Lizard LP was bought around 1987. It has a lovely shiny cover with a horribly scratched record - So scratched I had to add a gram of weight to the needle to overcome a skip in the title track. I made a point to play this old record before I listened to this 5.1 DTS version that arrived in the mail last night. What a huge, huge contrast. On this new DVD you can pick up every instrument's tiny little nuance. And every instument has it's place in the 3D space of your listening room - and sometimes they move about in a natural manor consistant with the orignal stereo recording. Just like DVD-A of "In the Court of the Crimson King", the recording is clear, crisp, and detailed, with no pops, hiss, hum, wow or flutter. Amazing since the tapes used were 40 years old. I have to add that I'm having a hard time believing what I'm hearing - I'm hearing detail and instruments that were completely lost in that old scratchy record of mine. Just for fun, pull down the levels on all but one rear speaker and you will see what I mean. I certantly have a new appreciation for this underdog Crimson album. It really is a great disk - it's like I've discovered it for the first time. I'm seriously impressed with everthing about this re-issue. The sound, especially, but the packaging, booklet, and bonus tracks on the disks are great. The only thing missing is a concert video like Red 5.1 has - of course there may not be one available since this lineup broke up soon after the recording was made. A really top-notch product here. I highly recommend it! Review: Another one brought to light. - Lizard benefits more than any other single release in the 40th Anniversary series. Clarity, detail, and separation are outstanding. The 24/96 mixes are a joy to behold. The first 4 Crimson albums have all been lovingly cared for and whichever ones are your favorites Lizards is now firmly in the camp with the other 3. I would say Poseidon is definitely the weakest with Islands and the debut coming in on top for me. This is as whimsical as Poseidon but carries a stronger sense of material and structure now that we can accurately hear the mix. It is a bit on the shortside but really all is solid. Lady, Lizard, and Indoor Games are standouts. This remix has opened up this album and you can really get the vibe that was going on in these sessions in pretty stunning clarity. The other mix done for this album was poor in comparison. Indoor Games is the hit on the record and a fascinating song it is. You can hear some of the disjointed stuff from other periods of Crimson in many songs here but it has a distinct and older sound, one that seems to be an amalgamation of the other three mentioned albums. The 5 songs on here go by pretty quick and there are a few extras but far fewer than the Islands or Starless and Bible Black sets which had a ton of stuff. This is more than worth it. Give it a chance. Another amazing album by this band from their golden period. ## Images ![Lizard: 40th Anniversary Series - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HabRhK0fL.jpg) ![Lizard: 40th Anniversary Series - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BFviwoceL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lizard is RESURRECTED! Amazing 5.1 surround sound! *by M***N on January 13, 2010* Marty posted a great review, and I would like to add some points. I'm one of those King Crimson fans that was a huge fan years ago (even before CD's), and I'm getting back to them again. What I remember of this album is that it was my least played Crimson album (and I had all of them), with the possible execption of Earthbound, which just sounded crappy - and even Fripp will admit that! My used copy of the Lizard LP was bought around 1987. It has a lovely shiny cover with a horribly scratched record - So scratched I had to add a gram of weight to the needle to overcome a skip in the title track. I made a point to play this old record before I listened to this 5.1 DTS version that arrived in the mail last night. What a huge, huge contrast. On this new DVD you can pick up every instrument's tiny little nuance. And every instument has it's place in the 3D space of your listening room - and sometimes they move about in a natural manor consistant with the orignal stereo recording. Just like DVD-A of "In the Court of the Crimson King", the recording is clear, crisp, and detailed, with no pops, hiss, hum, wow or flutter. Amazing since the tapes used were 40 years old. I have to add that I'm having a hard time believing what I'm hearing - I'm hearing detail and instruments that were completely lost in that old scratchy record of mine. Just for fun, pull down the levels on all but one rear speaker and you will see what I mean. I certantly have a new appreciation for this underdog Crimson album. It really is a great disk - it's like I've discovered it for the first time. I'm seriously impressed with everthing about this re-issue. The sound, especially, but the packaging, booklet, and bonus tracks on the disks are great. The only thing missing is a concert video like Red 5.1 has - of course there may not be one available since this lineup broke up soon after the recording was made. A really top-notch product here. I highly recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another one brought to light. *by C***K on June 22, 2013* Lizard benefits more than any other single release in the 40th Anniversary series. Clarity, detail, and separation are outstanding. The 24/96 mixes are a joy to behold. The first 4 Crimson albums have all been lovingly cared for and whichever ones are your favorites Lizards is now firmly in the camp with the other 3. I would say Poseidon is definitely the weakest with Islands and the debut coming in on top for me. This is as whimsical as Poseidon but carries a stronger sense of material and structure now that we can accurately hear the mix. It is a bit on the shortside but really all is solid. Lady, Lizard, and Indoor Games are standouts. This remix has opened up this album and you can really get the vibe that was going on in these sessions in pretty stunning clarity. The other mix done for this album was poor in comparison. Indoor Games is the hit on the record and a fascinating song it is. You can hear some of the disjointed stuff from other periods of Crimson in many songs here but it has a distinct and older sound, one that seems to be an amalgamation of the other three mentioned albums. The 5 songs on here go by pretty quick and there are a few extras but far fewer than the Islands or Starless and Bible Black sets which had a ton of stuff. This is more than worth it. Give it a chance. Another amazing album by this band from their golden period. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality. *by A***R on December 13, 2025* Original. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/15478794-lizard-40th-anniversary-series](https://www.desertcart.at/products/15478794-lizard-40th-anniversary-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*