Chicago Transit Authority

Why is the original period release NOT being acknowledged as among  likely "best" sounding release? Forget the reissues.

It's not rocket science.

There were several iterations released in 1969, but this version is still easy to find with a little effort.
https://www.discogs.com/Chicago-Transit-Authority-Chicago-Transit-Authority/release/2172078
Finding a clean issue is the challenge. The reward is the sound will trounce any overpriced reissue.

The previous post are the "stamper" copy which will be even harder to find, but possibly closer to "the absolute sound" for audiophools.

Sounds like good advice. I will start looking for one.

I saw a CBS Star Series LP Holland press. Anyone know about this version.

If  you all are like me.....

I never had an OP.

My feeling is, any vinyl pressing is nice

robert53-

discogs is a great reference to check the pedigree.

Not enough info to check? My suspicion that is a later reissue. There were plenty of those around in the 70's.

Is there a bar code on the back? If so, definitely a reissue. Not a bad thing, just gives an idea how far off from a period press it is,hence,how far it is from "the master tape" and the stamper used.