Chicago Transit Authority

I see there is a 50th anniversary Rhino available, and a Friday Music Studios and Capital Records version mastered by Joe Reagoso using the original master tapes and supervision by Chicago's Lee Loughnane. For 5.00 more it comes in red vinyl. Has anyone heard these? I  really appreciate your responses to help me out on which version to buy. The MOFI is only available on SACD new and it has good reviews, but I would rather purchase a record. Yeah, the first run is definitely something I'd like to check out.

I'll also look for a MOFI.

I bid on a MOFI and on a Rhino RTI, but I didn't have a chance to up the bid before they expired. In the meantime I bought the MOFI SACD and it sounds really good, but I will still try to find an LP. The new Friday Music LP is going to be released on June 4th.

I also downloaded an HD 192 version about a year ago but I wasn't happy with the sound.

I always loved the Transit Authority album but I never bought the record. I bought the Rhino Very Best Of cd set in 2002. A lot of good songs but the sound quality of the Transit Authority songs wasn't very good. So finally now, since I bought a turntable about a year ago and am back into vinyl, I want a great sounding record.

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

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

It didn't show a date, so I suspected it was a later pressing, although it looks like something from the 70s ( just a guess ). I think you're right.

Thanks.

Surprise! My wife had her original album stored in a closet. She dug it out and I cleaned it. It has some light scratches on it, but not bad so I played it, and we both couldn't believe how good it sounded. It was way better than the SACD. What a pleasant surprise, I didn't even know she had that record. So tablejockey, slaw, and the rest of you guys, Thanks.

I looked at the album cover and it is a Columbia PG 8. the record is GP8. Side A is XSM 139684. The etched number is XSM139684 - 1AE with a thin AF after it. I couldn't find those exact #s, but I'll keep checking.

I picked up the new Friday Music CTA album. It's very good. 

Hey, thanks for the link. Those guys are really good and I enjoyed it. I checked out a few more songs too. Great stuff. The playing, the energy, and the vocals are all very well done. I was a teenager when CTA came out, and I've always liked that album. My wife saw them live at The Forest Hills Tennis Stadium after the album came out ( I didn't know her yet ), and she says it was the best concert she has ever been to. 

I'm going to check their touring schedule.

I would also like to see them in concert.

Great! Thanks again.