Name: Chicago Transit Authority (50th Anniversary Edition)
Brand: Chicago

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0603497851744

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Gatefold Softpack.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-08-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Chicago

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Rhino

Chicago is an iconic American rock band that has been entertaining audiences for over five decades. Known for their unique blend of rock, jazz, and pop music, Chicago has produced numerous chart-topping hits and sold millions of albums worldwide. With a distinctive horn section and powerful vocals, the band's sound is instantly recognizable. Their energetic live performances continue to captivate fans around the globe. Chicago's enduring success and musical legacy have solidified their place as one of the greatest bands in history.

Formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, the band quickly gained popularity with their debut album "The Chicago Transit Authority." Throughout the years, they have released a string of hit singles including "Saturday in the Park," "If You Leave Me Now," and "Hard to Say I'm Sorry." Their innovative fusion of genres set them apart from other bands of their time and helped shape the sound of popular music.

In addition to their commercial success, Chicago has received critical acclaim for their contributions to music. They have been honored with multiple Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. With over 20 studio albums under their belt, Chicago continues to create new music while staying true to their signature style.

Rhino Records, also known as Rhino, is a renowned music label that was established in 1973 by Richard Foos. Starting as a record store in Westwood California, Rhino quickly gained recognition with its first successful release "Go To Rhino Records" by Wild Man Fischer in 1975. The label's early logo featured "Rocky the Rhino" and focused on novelty, surf, local new wave bands, and reissues of out-of-print records from other labels.

Under the guidance of Bill Inglot for production, Ken Perry for mastering, and A&R team Gary Stewart and James Austin, Rhino expanded its catalog to include a wide range of reissues by the mid-1980s. The label underwent a logo redesign during this time period to simply "Rhino". In 1984, Rhino released its first CD and became known for manufacturing high-quality CDs made by Sanyo (1984-85) and various manufacturers from Japan or Switzerland thereafter.

In 1985, Rhino entered into a distribution deal with Capitol Records which lasted until 1992. This partnership allowed access to Capitol's back catalog and led to the release of reissues of old Capitol albums. Additionally, EMI and Rhino acquired the Roulette family of labels in 1989. As their deal with Capitol came to an end in 1992, Time-Warner offered an opportunity for growth. Half of the label was sold to Time-Warner

Chicago’s debut album, Chicago Transit Authority (self-titled at the time), was a groundbreaking 2LP set. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014, It has been certified double platinum. It showcased the band’s imaginative writing, proficient musicality and genre- blending mix of rock, jazz, funk and pop.

Released in 1969, it stayed on the charts for a then record of 171 weeks. The album kicks off with the autobiographical Introduction, and includes many of the band’s most enduring hits, such as Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Beginnings, and Questions 67 and 68. Their blazing cover of the Spencer Davis Group’s I’m A Man, South California Purple, and Free Form Guitar all feature the signature guitar work of the late Terry Kath.

In celebration of the albums 50th Anniversary, Chicago worked with mixing engineer Tim Jessup to remix the entire album. 

Chicago Transit Authority (50th Anniversary Edition)

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