Chicago Transit Authority - Chicago Transit Authority* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1969, 'Chicago Transit Authority' is the audacious self-titled debut that announced Chicago as a force of nature. This double LP is a sprawling, ambitious tapestry, where brash horns collide with electric guitars, and jazz improvisation finds new ground within rock’s framework. Tracks like 'Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?' and 'Beginnings' reveal a band unafraid to stretch the limits of radio-friendly songwriting, while 'Free Form Guitar' and 'South California Purples' dive headfirst into experimental jams. The album’s social commentary, bold arrangements, and musicianship set a new standard for brass-infused rock, influencing countless acts in its wake. Each song bristles with youthful confidence and an eagerness to blur boundaries, yet never loses its melodic or rhythmic punch. For collectors, this is more than a nostalgia trip—it’s a vital document of late-60s innovation, pulsing with the optimism and urgency of its era. Owning this record means holding a blueprint for the jazz-rock movement and experiencing the raw, unfiltered voice of a band at the cusp of greatness. Track List: A1 - Introduction - 6:35 A2 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - 4:33 A3 - Beginnings - 7:58 B1 - Questions 67 And 68 - 5:04 B2 - Listen - 3:22 B3 - Poem 58 - 8:37 C1 - Free Form Guitar - 6:53 C2 - South California Purples - 6:10 C3 - I'm A Man - 7:40 D1 - Prologue, August 29, 1968 - 0:57 D2 - Someday (August 29, 1968) - 4:13 D3 - Liberation - 15:41