{"product_id":"chicago-ii","title":"Chicago - Chicago II - 180 G Black Vinyl LP (Pre-Order Summer 2026)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected: Summer 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chicago II\" was the second chapter in a long line of multi-platinum smash albums for Chicago which begun in 1969. Featuring the original award winning line-up of Robert Lamm (lead vocals\/keyboards), Peter Cetera (lead vocals\/bass), Terry Kath (lead vocals\/guitars), the legendary horns of James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), Walter Parazaider (saxophone\/wood[1]winds), plus Danny Seraphine (drums), \"Chicago II\" is undoubtedly one of the biggest selling albums of the classic rock era and also one of the most revered offerings in their huge catalog.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBuoyed by the success of huge hit singles like \"Make Me Smile\", \"25 or 6 to 4\" and \"Colour My World\", Chicago’s stunning follow-up to their debut smash Chicago Transit Authority (Friday Music) was filled with so many great songs, it could be its own greatest hits collection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFurther smashes like the powerful \"It Better End Soon\" suite, the stellar \"Wake Up Sunshine\" plus the late Terry Kath masterwork \"In the Country\" all truly make this fine album even more of a treasure trove of classic rock enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt’s been sometime since the original Columbia Records 1970 vinyl version of \"Chicago II\" has been available…that is until now!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFriday Music is very honored to continue the CHICAGO 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL SERIES with their masterpiece \"Chicago II.\"  Pressed for the very first time on super limited edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMastered impeccably from the original 1970 Chicago Records master tapes by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios  along with Chicago’s co-founder, Lee Loughnane, this album is truly a definitive audiophile vinyl release.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor this super limited edition revisit, we have also included the original full color album cover in gatefold style as it was released in 1970, complete with all the great music you will always remember from this historic Chicago release.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNow More Than Ever.....\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF FRIDAY MUSIC!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovin' In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoem for the People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWake Up Sunshine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: I. Make Me Smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: II. So Much to Say, So Much to Give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: III. Anxiety's Moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: IV. West Virginia Fantasies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: V. Colour My World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: VI. To Be Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallet For A Girl In Buchannon: VII. Now More Than Ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFancy Colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 or 6 to 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemories Of Love: I. Prelude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemories Of Love: II. A.M. Mourning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemories Of Love: III. P.M. Mourning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemories Of Love: IV. Memories of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Better End Soon: I. 1st Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Better End Soon: II. 2nd Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Better End Soon: III. 3rd Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Better End Soon: IV. 4th Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere Do We Go From Here?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday Music\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friday Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39678177312942,"sku":"Chicago_II_black","price":74.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6864\/6830\/files\/CHICAGO_II_mock_up.jpg?v=1778858967","url":"https:\/\/fridaymusic.com\/products\/chicago-ii","provider":"Friday Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}