TOP SHRINK "V" CHICAGO + HUGE POSTER = "SATURDAY IN THE PARK" PROG CLASSIC LP

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53

                         ORIGINAL 1972 FIRST PRESS

                  -- STUNNING MINT CONDITION --

                          -- 47 YEARS OF AGE --

                     HUGE  POSTER INCLUDED!
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                             Chicago
                          "V"                            ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..                                  USA -COLUMBIA RECORDS 31102


Original 1972 first press in very CLEAN condition...

STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY CELLOPHANE
Including the super-scarce song titles sticker on outer shrink wrapper ...

Also contains a GIGANTIC 33 X 33 group poster of CHICAGO

Custom designed lyrics inner sleeve as well...

When the term 'Progressive rock' is mentioned, most folks will never recall early '70s CHICAGO within that great genre of music. Many collectors make the assumption that the band is a 'commercial rock' hit machine. On one hand such opinion is correct, on the other hand are missing the greater parts of the groups output in the high levels of complex layers and stellar musicianship delivered... For that reason, early '70s Chicago have impressed many "prog" collectors for their high quality musicianship/instrumentation, composition, production values (which eventually became over-polished in the 80's...) and proficiency of the vocals. This fifth release, it's easier to speak of Chicago than it is to say, of, Univers Zero (just to pick an extreme comparison, as fans admire both bands equally) contains some more complex arrangements as well as some of those M.O.R. things the band opted for. Overall, the songs throughout the record should present an engaging and interesting listening for many, with their trademark wind-section in place along with some great guitar work, bass and drumming. Keyboarder Robert Lamm ( Piano, E- Piano and Hammond) is a competent player, but never really goes it solo. Displaying an interest of composer Varese, the opening number by Lamm - 'A Hit By Varese' - offers a tight performance from all, including a rather avant-garde trade-off between the winds for several bars, and shows off the technical abilities of all concerned. 'All Is Well' combines their musical talents within an A.O.R. framework. Good song without a doubt - nice bass. 'Now That You're Gone' features some odd rhythms and a slightly 'darker' riff at times. Soulful lead vocals from Kath. Dialogue (I & II) is a longer piece (7.10) showing off a repetitive pattern with alternate vocals between guitarist Terry Kath and Bassist Peter Cetera. During the 2nd part, Kath gets to shine with some fiery lead-guitaring atop a rather funky backing. Flipside, 'While the City Sleeps', opens with wind noises and some great wah-wah Bass and a main riff in 7/8. Hit single 'Saturday In The Park' follows next - melodic and memorable, even timeless. 'State of the Union' is a funky tune which works well during its course but doesn't really change much. 'Goodbye' is a more favourable tune that is extremely Jazz-oriented with another main riff in '7' and really shows off Cetera's considerable skills on the bass along with his fine vocals, and some tasty keyboard work in the background from Lamm - amazing tune, and the closer 'Alma Mater' is a frad boring and disappointing. Words can only say so much, but the contents should be an appealing enjoyment for many.

- Terry Kath / guitars, vocals (3-5,10)
- Robert Lamm / keyboards, vocals (1,2,5-7)
- Lee Loughnane / trumpet, percussion, backing vocals
- James Pankow / trombone, percussion
- Walter Parazaider / saxophones, flute, percussion
- Peter Cetera / bass, vocals (4,5,7-9)
- Daniel Seraphine / drums, congas, bells

A Hit by Varèse (4:56)
All Is Well (3:52)
Now That You've Gone (5:01)
Dialogue (Part I) (2:57)
Dialogue (Part II) (4:13)
While The City Sleeps (3:53)
Saturday In The Park (3:56)
State Of The Union (6:12)
Goodbye (6:02)
Alma Mater (3:56).....



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                 CONDITION: The cover: rated: MINT in factory cellophane plus rare song titles sticker on outside of the cellophane. There is a small square of cellophane missing where some genius removed the original store price sticker, but all MINT nonetheless. Also - there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ...

The vinyl: Rated: M- Top Copy! Clean, smooth, sharp and plays to the TOP! 
Both Columbia labels are real clean
Large (huge) poster is MINT- CLEAN
               
                                                                        A cool addition to anyone's music library!






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