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Chicago – Chicago II
1970 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Repress
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 22, 2026
- MMint
- $114.52
- NMNear Mint
- $102.46
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $78.36
- VGVery Good
- $54.25
- G+Good Plus
- $30.14
- GGood
- $18.08
- FFair
- $12.05
- PPoor
- $6.03
18 copies listed on Discogs from $1.50.
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
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- XSM 151734XSM 151735XSM 151852XSM 151853P XSM 151734-1BK TML-MP XSM 151735-1BE TML-MP XSM 151852-1BEDP XSM151853-1BB
- Rights society
- BMI
- Other
- CS 9962(Catalog #, Lp 1)
- Other
- CS 9977(Catalog #, Lp 2)
- Mastered At
- The Mastering Lab
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Record Company
- CBS Inc.
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Movin' In4:05
- A2The Road3:09
- A3Poem For The People5:33
- A4In The Country6:31
- B1Wake Up Sunshine2:29
- Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon
- C1Fancy Colours5:09
- C225 Or 6 To 44:58
- Prelude / A.M. Mourning / P.M. Mourning
- C6Memories Of Love4:01
- It Better End Soon
- D5Where Do We Go From Here2:53
- Producer
- James William Guercio
- Remix, Engineer [Quadraphonic Re-mix Engineer]
- Don Young
- Supervised By [Quadraphonic Sound And Re-mix Supervision]
- Al Lawrence
- Engineer
- Brian Ross-Myring
- Engineer
- Chris Hinshaw
- Engineer
- Don Puluse
About this record
The Pitman pressing plant stamp appears faint but discernible under bright light across all four sides of this 1970 Columbia repress, marking it as a domestic US edition rather than the concurrent Canadian variant or the 1976 reissue that followed. Catalogue KGP 24 appears on labels, spine, and gatefold, with the dual subsidiary numbers CS 9962 (Disc 1) and CS 9977 (Disc 2) identifying this as a two-record set issued with a large foldout poster and an optional Day-Glo red deluxe sticker.
What drives its value
This 1970 US pressing commands a steep condition-dependent spread: Mint copies reach 114.52 USD, while NM drops to 102.46 USD, VG+ settles at 78.36 USD, and VG copies trade at 54.25 USD—a reflection of the gatefold's vulnerability to wear and the poster's fragility. The lowest asking price across 18 active listings sits at 2.58 USD, signaling a deep tail of damaged stock.
Against 1232 collectors who own it, 211 want one, indicating steady but not frenzied demand. The 1970 US pressing (KGP 24) is the original domestic release; later variants include a 1970 Canadian pressing and a 1976 US reissue on the same catalogue number, making year and plant verification essential to pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the red label with circular gold Columbia logo and the catalogue number KGP 24 printed on the label, spine, and gatefold upper right corner (also marked G2 33258). The matrix runouts on all four sides read XSM 151734, XSM 151735, XSM 151852, or XSM 151853, with the Pitman plant's faint "P" stamp visible under bright light—this detail distinguishes it from other pressings.
The gatefold interior labels sides as I, II, III, IV, with track positions numbered 1 through 23. Disc 1 carries CS 9962 and Disc 2 carries CS 9977 on their labels.
Grading hinges on the gatefold's crease resistance, poster condition if present, and vinyl surface cleanliness; the two-record format and poster make NM and Mint grades rare. The optional Day-Glo red sticker, if present, should be noted but does not affect the pressing's identity.
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Release notes
1970 repressing on red labels with circular gold Columbia logo. Pitman "P" stamp in runouts is very faint on all 4 sides but can be discerned under bright light.
KGP 24 on labels, spine and cover; also CS 9962 on labels of Disc 1, CS 9977 on labels of Disc 2. G2 33258/KGP 24 on upper right corner of gatefold. Issued with large foldout poster.
Producer's Note: This endeavor should be experienced sequentially.
Poseidon Productions, A Division of James William Guercio Enterprises Incorporated
January 1970 Printed in U.S.A. All selections Aurelius Music (BMI) "It Better End Soon" © 1969 Aurelius Music, BMI
A = Record 1, Side 1 B = Record 1, Side 2 C = Record 2, Side 3 D = Record 2, Side 4
Sides numbered I, II, III, IV inside sleeve. Track positions are numbered 1 through 23 on labels.
TML-M, the letter M after the dash indicates which lathe was used (M = Master).
May or may not have Day-Glo red sticker on front cover stating DELUXE (2) TWO RECORD SET.
“Chicago II” is printed on the spine “Chicago” is printed on the front cover and labels
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 pressing and the 1976 reissue?
Both carry catalogue KGP 24, but the 1970 pressing features red labels with a circular gold Columbia logo and was pressed at the Pitman plant (faint "P" stamp in runouts). The 1976 reissue is a separate pressing; checking the matrix runout (XSM 151734, XSM 151735, XSM 151852, XSM 151853 for the 1970 version) and the label color confirms which edition you hold.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 78.36 USD. This represents a significant premium over VG (54.25 USD) but reflects the condition-sensitive nature of the gatefold and poster; the two-record format makes finding copies in excellent condition difficult.
Why is there such a wide price gap between Mint and VG?
Mint copies are valued at 114.52 USD while VG copies trade at 54.25 USD because the gatefold's paper stock creases easily and the included poster is prone to damage or loss. Two-record sets with inserts rarely survive in high grades, making condition the dominant pricing driver.
Is the Day-Glo red sticker important?
The optional Day-Glo red sticker stating DELUXE (2) TWO RECORD SET may or may not be present on the front cover. Its presence is a documentation detail but does not alter the pressing's identity or grade; focus on the label color, matrix runout, and Pitman plant stamp to confirm authenticity.
What does the faint Pitman "P" stamp tell me?
The faint "P" stamp in the runouts (visible under bright light on all four sides) confirms this record was pressed at the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Pitman, New Jersey. This detail distinguishes the 1970 US pressing from the 1970 Canadian variant and the 1976 reissue, both of which may have different pressing plant attributions.