Chicago Transit Authority 1969 Columbia GP 8 2-Eye IAM 1st Press VG+Vinyl
  $   36

 


$ 36   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Feb 20, 2026 Sold Date
Jan 19, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Original 1969 US Columbia stereo 2-LP pressing of Chicago Transit Authority. Early Scranton, PA (IAM) plant copy with correct GP 8 / CS 9836 catalog numbers and early matrix runouts.

Details:
• Label: Columbia (red labels)
• Pressing plant: IAM (Scranton)
• Matrix / Runout:
• Side 1: XSM 139684-1K
• Side 2: XSM 139685-2C
• Side 3: XSM 139839-1BK
• Side 4: XSM 139840 IAM
• Hand-etched T markings consistent with early Columbia pressings
• Original black jacket with full-color back logo and Nick Fasciano heart credit
• Original plain off-white inner sleeves

Condition:
• Vinyl: VG+ (no scratches, no warps, glossy surfaces)
• Labels: Excellent+ (small vintage grease-pencil cue mark and light pencil track circles, common for era)
• Jacket: VG (light aging, minimal edge wear)

Plays beautifully and presents as a strong collector copy of Chicago’s legendary debut.


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