Chicago Transit Authority

If you're ever curious of its provenance,  check the runout  info on discogs
as mentioned earlier.
https://www.discogs.com/Chicago-Transit-Authority-Chicago-Transit-Authority/master/83123

Original presses are not a guarantee for "best" SQ, but always a sure bet to put them on your list of what to check out. 

Thanks.

I looked at the album cover and it is a Columbia PG 8. the record is GP8. Side A is XSM 139684. The etched number is XSM139684 - 1AE with a thin AF after it. I couldn't find those exact #s, but I'll keep checking.

I picked up the new Friday Music CTA album. It's very good. 

This is somewhat off topic, but there's a terrific Russian/eastern European Chicago cover band that has videos up on youtube.  To be honest, I've never cared particularly for Chicago, but when these guys play it, I sure like it!  Some of you might also enjoy them...

Here's a sample 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_torOTK5qc