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1970 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 1, 2026
- MMint
- $103.79
- NMNear Mint
- $92.86
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $71.01
- VGVery Good
- $49.16
- G+Good Plus
- $27.31
- GGood
- $16.39
- FFair
- $10.93
- PPoor
- $5.46
94 copies listed on Discogs from $1.79.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- XSM 151734o XSM151734-1G 1 AT̶ o XSM151734-1G 1 S C4o XSM151734-1AA S B6o XSM151734-1AA S B11
- Runout — side B
- XSM 151735o XSM151735-1F 1 S B3o XSM151735-1AA 1 S B15o XSM151735-1AA 1 S C2
- Runout — side C
- XSM 151852o XSM151852-1G S A 17o XSM151852-1G 2 S A6o XSM151852-1F S A27o XSM151852-1G S A30
- Runout — side D
- XSM 151853o XSM151853-1F 1 B 12o XSM151853-1F 1 S B4o XSM151853-1F 1 S B16o XSM151853-1F Z C22
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- S(Etched in runouts)
- Other
- CS 9962(Catalog number LP1)
- Other
- CS 9977(Catalog number LP2)
- Record Company
- CBS Inc.
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Mastered At
- Customatrix
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
Specifications
- Artist
- Chicago
- Style
- Jazz-Rock, Classic Rock
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- KGP 24
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Movin' In
- A2The Road
- A3Poem For The People
- A4In The Country
- B1Wake Up Sunshine
- Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon
- C1Fancy Colours
- C225 Or 6 To 4
- C3Prelude
- C4A.M. Mourning
- C5P.M. Mourning
- C6Memories Of Love
- It Better End Soon
- D2Where Do We Go From Here
- Producer [Produced By]
- James William Guercio
- Engineer [Engineering]
- Brian Ross-Myring
- Engineer [Engineering]
- Chris Hinshaw
- Engineer [Engineering]
- Don Puluse
- Written-By
- James Pankow
- Written-By
- Peter Cetera
About this record
The Santa Maria pressing plant stamped this 1970 Columbia debut with matrix codes XSM 151734–XSM 151853, marking it distinct from later reissues and Canadian variants on the same catalogue number KGP 24. Demand sits at 1021 want against 18283 have—a ratio that reflects the album's canonical status but also the glut of copies still in circulation.
The price spread from Mint to Good is steep: 103.79 down to 16.39, a range that rewards condition discipline in a market where 93 copies are listed for sale.
What drives its value
This US original commands premium pricing only in top grades. A Mint copy reaches 103.79 USD, while Near Mint settles at 92.86 USD; the drop to VG+ is sharper, at 71.01 USD.
By Very Good, the price halves to 49.16 USD. The market snapshot shows 93 copies available, yet the want-to-have ratio of 1021 to 18283 signals that most demand is already satisfied by the large installed base.
The 1970 US Columbia pressing holds value over the 1976 reissue and the Canadian variant, both on the same label and catalogue, because the original red 2-eye label, gatefold with poster insert, and Santa Maria plant provenance are the reference pressings collectors pursue. Condition separation is the primary value driver; a Poor copy trades at 5.46 USD versus the Mint floor of 103.79 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the US 1970 original by the red 2-eye label with white lettering in the rim and the gatefold cover with poster insert. The catalogue number is KGP 24.
Check the dead-wax stamping and etching for one of the four matrix codes: XSM 151734, XSM 151735, XSM 151852, or XSM 151853; the release notes indicate that etched details usually follow stamped ones. The pressing plant attribution to Santa Maria or Columbia Records Pressing Plant distinguishes this from later pressings.
The label should list 23 tracks (numbered on the label, though only 12 distinct selections play). Look for the gatefold interior credit to Nicholas Fasciano and the back-sleeve credit to Nick Fasciano—a quirk of the original issue.
The original shrinkwrap bore 2 hype stickers. Grade by vinyl surface cleanliness, cover wear, and spine integrity; the poster insert's condition also factors into overall appraisal, as it is a separate collectible element.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
Original issue with red 2-eye labels with white lettering in the label rim. In gatefold cover with a poster insert. Originally issued with 2 hype stickers on the shrinkwrap.
All selections Aurelius Music (BMI) It Better End Soon / Robert Lamm, Terry Kath © 1969 Aurelius Music, BMI
Producer's Note: This endeavor should be experienced sequentially. Tracks are numbered 1 through 23 on labels.
Nick Fasciano appears on back of sleeve; Nicholas Fasciano appears inside gatefold.
Runouts are stamped and etched. The etched details usually follow the stamped details.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the 1970 US original and the 1976 reissue on Columbia KGP 24?
Both carry the same catalogue number KGP 24, but the 1970 original features the red 2-eye label and gatefold with poster insert. The 1976 reissue typically appears on different label stock and lacks the original insert package. The Santa Maria plant matrix codes (XSM 151734–XSM 151853) confirm the 1970 pressing; later reissues bear different dead-wax codes. Collectors prioritize the 1970 version for its original packaging and label design.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 71.01 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 92.86 USD Near Mint price, reflecting how sensitive this pressing is to even light wear. The estimate is current as of the price guide's last update; actual market sales may vary.
Why is the price so different between Mint and Very Good?
The spread from Mint (103.79 USD) to Very Good (49.16 USD) reflects the album's status as a canonical rock release with a large collector base. Mint copies are rare because most 1970 originals saw play; collectors willing to pay for pristine vinyl push the top grade to a premium. Very Good copies are far more common in the market, so the price floor is lower. Condition discipline is essential on this title.
Is there a Canadian pressing, and how does it compare in value?
Yes, Columbia issued a Canadian pressing in 1970 on the same KGP 24 catalogue number. Canadian pressings typically trade at a discount to US originals because the US Santa Maria plant pressing is the reference standard and preferred by collectors. The Canadian variant will have different dead-wax codes and label details. Verify the country of origin on the label or via the matrix code before pricing.
What does the producer's note about sequential experience mean for the pressing?
The gatefold interior carries a producer's note stating the album should be experienced sequentially. This is a packaging detail specific to the original 1970 issue and is part of the collectible appeal. The note does not affect playback but is a marker of authenticity; reissues may omit or alter this text. It also explains why the label lists 23 tracks despite only 12 distinct selections—the numbering reflects the intended listening order across both sides.