Sold Date: February 23, 2024
Start Date: February 15, 2024
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Chicago Chicago III Vinyl 2 LP Set - Columbia C2 30110 VG+ First Pressing (1971) with Poster
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Some light noise on edges, but calms down quickly. Original gatefold cover is strong with great color and light shelf wear. Includes both original inner sleeves and a large fold-out poster.
Chicago III is the third studio album by Chicago, released in 1971. It was the band's third consecutive double album of new studio material in less than two years. In the wake of the enormous worldwide success of their second album, Chicago spent almost all of 1970 on the road, an exhausting undertaking. 
Released in January 1971, initially on Columbia Records, Chicago III — the band's first album to sport a Roman numeral in its title — sold well upon its release and was certified gold by the RIAA a month later. It provided Chicago with its highest charting disc yet in the US, going to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. "Free", written by Robert Lamm, made it into the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and "Lowdown", co-written by Peter Cetera and Danny Seraphine, reached the top 40. 
Track listing
A1Sing A Mean Tune Kid A2Loneliness Is Just A Word A3What Else Can I Say A4I Don't Want Your Money
Travel Suite B1Flight 602 B2Motorboat To Mars B3Free B4Free Country B5At The Sunrise B6Happy 'Cause I'm Going Home
C1Mother C2Lowdown An Hour In The Shower C3A Hard Risin' Morning Without Breakfast C4Off To Work C5Fallin' Out C6Dreamin' Home C7Morning Blues Again
Elegy D1When All The Laughter Dies In Sorrow D2Canon D3Once Upon A Time... D4Progress? D5The Approaching Storm D6Man Vs. Man: The End
Chicago Peter Cetera – bass, lead and backing vocals Terry Kath – guitars, lead and backing vocals Robert Lamm – keyboards, lead and backing vocals, spoken word on "When All the Laughter Dies in Sorrow". Lee Loughnane – trumpet James Pankow – trombone Walter Parazaider – saxophone, flute Danny Seraphine – drums, percussion _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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