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Data as of Oct 18, 2026
Chicago – Chicago At Carnegie Hall (Volumes I, II, III And IV)
1971 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo, Box Set
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $233.23
- NMNear Mint
- $208.68
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $159.58
- VGVery Good
- $110.48
- G+Good Plus
- $61.38
- GGood
- $36.83
- FFair
- $24.55
- PPoor
- $12.28
85 copies listed on Discogs from $2.67.
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.
Offers · 1
- $70ref VA-DS76DMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve G+🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Chicago at Carnegie Hall. volumes l, ll, lll, lV. has program with playlist. included 6’ x 4’ poster. case shows age and a bit of wear. side 8, I’m a Man, has a scuff but plays through.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AL 30866P P AL 30866-1AF 0Co P P AL 30866-1A Ao P AL 30866-1ACo P AL-30866-1E P A 10
- Runout — side B
- BL 30866o P BL-30866-2E A1o P BL-30866-2D 1 Do P BL-30866-2Do P BL-30866-2A P C C 1
- Runout — side C
- AL 30867o P AL 30867-1AR Ao P AL 30867-1D C 3o P AL 30867-1L p 1 C Ao P AL-30867-1A P C C 1
- Runout — side D
- BL 30867o P BL-30867-1K P 1Do P BL-30867-1D B 12o P BL-30867-1L pP BL-30867-1L o2 P B 3
- Runout — side E
- AL 30868o P AL-30868-1E P 10Ao P AL-30868-1A P B 3o P AL 3086-1Ko P AL-30868-1E P A 21
- Runout — side F
- BL 30868o P BL-30868-1A A25o P BL-30868-1E 1 C 3o P BL-30868-1Ao P BL-30868-1D P A 3
- Runout — side G
- AL 30869P P AL-3069-1AD 0Ao P AL-30869-1E D 2o P AL 30869-1L p D 1 5o P AL 30869-1L P A 11
- Runout — side H
- BL 30869P BL-3069-1AA Po P BL-3069-1A P C 2o P BL 30869-1Ko P BL 30869-1K P
- Other
- C 30866(Catalog number, record 1)
- Other
- C 30867(Catalog number, record 2)
- Other
- C 30868(Catalog number, record 3)
- Other
- C 30869(Catalog number, record 4)
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
Specifications
- Artist
- Chicago
- Style
- Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Fusion, Jazz-Rock
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- C4X 30865
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1In The Country10:35
- A2Fancy Colours5:15
- A3Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (Free Form Intro)6:20
- A4Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?3:47
- B1South California Purples15:35
- B2Questions 67 And 685:36
- C1Sing A Mean Tune Kid12:34
- C2Beginnings6:27
- D1It Better End Soon - 1st Movement2:54
- D2It Better End Soon - 2nd Movement (Flute Solo)5:00
- D3It Better End Soon - 3rd Movement (Guitar Solo)2:42
- D4It Better End Soon - 4th Movement (Preach)3:09
- D5It Better End Soon - 5th Movement2:09
- E1Introduction7:10
- E2Mother8:21
- E3Lowdown3:58
- F1Flight 6023:31
- F2Motorboat To Mars3:00
- F3Free5:15
- F4Where Do We Go From Here4:08
- F5I Don't Want Your Money5:23
- G1Happy 'Cause I'm Going Home7:56
- Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon
- H1A Song For Richard And His Friends6:58
- H225 Or 6 To 46:35
- H3I'm A Man8:51
- Producer
- James William Guercio
- Engineer
- Aaron Baron
- Engineer
- Bud Graham
- Engineer
- Don Puluse
- Engineer
- Hank Altman
- Engineer
- Larry Dahlstrom
About this record
The runout matrix stamped with a smaller P than the catalogue number denotes this 1971 Columbia pressing, distinguishing it from later variants of the four-LP box set. Recorded at Carnegie Hall during April 5–10, 1971, the set shipped with a 49-inch by 73-inch wall poster, two 22-inch by 33-inch posters, a 20-page photo album, and an 11-inch by 22-inch voter registration chart—all housed in individual cardstock slipsleeves.
The original label rimtext omits Chicago trademarks, a detail that marks first pressings from reissues.
What drives its value
A Mint copy commands 233.23 USD, while Near Mint drops to 208.68 USD—a modest 25-dollar spread that tightens further at VG+ (159.58 USD) and VG (110.48 USD). The box set's four records amplify condition sensitivity; even Good+ copies trade at 61.38 USD, and Poor copies at 12.28 USD.
With 85 copies currently for sale and 3032 in collector hands against 166 want-list entries, supply outpaces demand. The catalogue number C4X 30865 identifies this as the sole 1971 US Columbia pressing in the database, making it the original issue rather than a reissue.
The 25 tracks across four discs and the poster bundle justify the steep drop from Mint to Good condition.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number C4X 30865 stamped on the box and label. The four records carry matrix runouts AL 30866, BL 30866, AL 30867, and BL 30867, with the P in the runout visibly smaller than the P in the matrix number itself—a pressing-plant quirk of the Pitman, New Jersey Columbia facility.
Each LP sits in its own cardstock slipcase with reverse track listing. The original label shows short rimtext without Chicago trademark language; later pressings added legal copy.
The box originally contained a 49-inch by 73-inch poster, two 22-inch by 33-inch posters, a 20-page color photo album, and an 11-inch by 22-inch 50-state voter registration chart. Grade by examining all four records for groove wear, warp, and label condition; the poster and album materials degrade separately and affect overall set value.
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Release notes
pressing denoted by "P" stamped in runouts, this is the second P in runouts that is a little smaller then the P in matrix number. Box set issued with one 49" x 73" Colossal wall poster, two 22" x 33" Giant wall posters, one full-color 20-page photo album, and one 11" x 22" 50-State Voter Registration Chart. Each record is stored in its own individual cardstock slipcase with track listing on the reverse. Original pressing with short label rimtext without mention of Chicago trademarks.
Recorded in New York during the week of April 5th - 10th, 1971 at Carnegie Hall.
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 catalogue number for this pressing?
Columbia C4X 30865. This four-LP box set is the sole 1971 US pressing in circulation; no other catalogue variant exists for this release.
What does the smaller P in the runout mean?
The pressing plant at Pitman, New Jersey stamped a smaller P in the dead wax than appears in the matrix number itself. This detail distinguishes first pressings from later variants and confirms the original Columbia pressing plant origin.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 159.58 USD according to the price guide. This represents a 49-dollar drop from Near Mint (208.68 USD), reflecting the sensitivity of multi-record sets to even light play wear across all four discs.
What came in the original box?
The box included one 49-inch by 73-inch colossal wall poster, two 22-inch by 33-inch giant posters, a full-color 20-page photo album, and one 11-inch by 22-inch 50-state voter registration chart. Each record was stored in its own cardstock slipcase with track listing on the reverse.
How do I tell an original 1971 pressing from a reissue?
Check the label rimtext for the absence of Chicago trademarks—original pressings show short rimtext without trademark language. Verify the matrix runouts (AL 30866, BL 30866, AL 30867, BL 30867) and confirm the smaller P in the runout versus the matrix number. Reissues added legal copy to the label and may show different pressing-plant stamps.