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Data as of Sep 10, 2026
Chicago – Chicago Transit Authority
1969 · Canada · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $44.84
- NMNear Mint
- $40.12
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $30.68
- VGVery Good
- $21.24
- G+Good Plus
- $11.80
- GGood
- $7.08
- FFair
- $4.72
- PPoor
- $2.36
13 copies listed on Discogs from $0.43.
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
- $51.77ref VA-5KDEJMedia NM · Near MintSleeve G+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- ᴑ XSM139684-1A Bᴑ XSM139685-1A Bᴑ XSM139839-1A Bᴑ XSM139840-1A BXSM 139684XSM 139685XSM 139839XSM 139840
- Rights society
- BMI
- Other
- CS 9809(Cat # LP1)
- Other
- CS 9836(Cat # LP2)
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records Of Canada, Ltd.
- Plated At
- Customatrix
Specifications
- Artist
- Chicago
- Genre
- Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Jazz-Rock, Pop Rock, Funk
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- GP 8
- Country
- Canada
Tracklist
- A1Introduction6:35
- A2Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?4:33
- A3Beginnings7:58
- B1Questions 67 And 685:04
- B2Listen3:22
- B3Poem8:37
- C1Free Form Guitar6:53
- C2Sout California Purples6:10
- C3I'm A Man7:40
- D1Prologue, August 29, 19680:57
- D2Someday, August 29, 19684:13
- D3Liberation15:41
- Producer
- James William Guercio
- Engineer
- Fred Catero
- Trombone, Arranged By [Brass]
- James Pankow
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the runouts ᴑ XSM139684-1A B and ᴑ XSM139685-1A B identify this as a pressing from Columbia Records Of Canada, Ltd. rather than the US original. The gatefold cover and the customatrix symbol ᴑ to the left of each matrix code distinguish this 1969 Canadian edition.
Collectors note the faint "B" stamp opposite the matrix numbers, a detail unique to this pressing.
What drives its value
The price gap between Mint and VG condition is significant, with Mint valued at 44.84 USD and VG at 21.24 USD, illustrating how condition affects value here. Near Mint copies trade at 40.12 USD, while VG+ copies are priced at 30.68 USD.
This pressing is held by 1766 users and wanted by 206, indicating steady demand. Compared to the UK CBS 66221 and US Columbia GP 8 pressings from 1969, the Canadian pressing stands out due to its pressing plant and matrix codes, which influence collector preference and pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirming this pressing requires checking the catalogue number GP 8 and the matrix runout codes such as ᴑ XSM139684-1A B and ᴑ XSM139685-1A B. The pressing plant Columbia Records Of Canada, Ltd. is printed on the label.
The gatefold cover is another identifying feature. Grading should focus on the vinyl’s surface and the condition of the gatefold, since the price guide shows Mint at 44.84 USD and VG at 21.24 USD.
The faint "B" in the dead wax further authenticates this Canadian pressing.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Gatefold cover.
All runouts stamped; Customatrix "ᴑ" to the left of each of the main matrix codes; a faint "B" stamped opposite to the matrix.
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 value of a Near Mint copy of this Canadian pressing?
A Near Mint copy is valued at 40.12 USD according to the latest price guide.
How can I identify the Canadian pressing of Chicago Transit Authority from 1969?
Look for the catalogue number GP 8, the gatefold cover, and dead wax matrix runouts starting with ᴑ XSM139684-1A B and ᴑ XSM139685-1A B, pressed by Columbia Records Of Canada, Ltd.
What is the significance of the customatrix symbol ᴑ on this pressing?
The customatrix ᴑ to the left of the matrix codes is a hallmark of this Canadian pressing, differentiating it from other country versions.
How many collectors currently own and want this pressing?
There are 1766 collectors who own this pressing and 206 who want it, reflecting its steady market interest.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG+ copies?
Mint copies are priced at 44.84 USD, while VG+ copies are valued at 30.68 USD, showing a notable premium for top condition.