X (Black Vinyl Analog Cut) (The Spirit of '76)

Chicago Chicago

LPA

  1. Once Or Twice
  2. You Are On My Mind
  3. Skin Tight
  4. If You Leave Me Now
  5. Together Again
  6. Another Rainy Day In New York City

LPB

  1. Mama Mama
  2. Scrapbook
  3. Gently I’ll Wake You
  4. You Get It Up
  5. Hope For Love

 

Chicago X marks a refined and confident chapter for Chicago, blending their signature horn-driven sound with a smoother, more radio-friendly approach. Released in the mid-’70s, the album balances sophisticated pop arrangements, soft rock, and subtle jazz touches, highlighted by the band’s impeccable musicianship and rich vocal harmonies. Anchored by the timeless hit “If You Leave Me Now,” Chicago X showcases a warmer, more melodic side of the band without losing their musical depth. Elegant, accessible, and expertly crafted, it’s one of Chicago’s most enduring and widely loved albums.


Fifty years ago, as the nation marked its Bicentennial, a legendary soundtrack was hitting turntables across the country. Now, as America prepares to celebrate its Semiquincentennial, Rhino announces its Spirit of ’76 summer vinyl reissue campaign.

Launching July 17, the campaign will roll out in weekly waves available exclusively at Rhino and through select independent retailers. The 23-album lineup spans the 1976 musical landscape, bringing together everything from Bootsy Collins and Black Sabbath to ZZ Top and Linda Ronstadt.

The campaign touches on studio albums like Bad Company’s Run with the Pack and Chicago’s X, alongside essential hits collections from Jethro Tull and the Monkees. The list also highlights multiple concert recordings, including the Grateful Dead’s Steal Your Face (50th Anniversary Edition), the double albums Live at the Roxy, 1976 by the Ramones and Blow Your Face Out by The J. Geils Band, as well as Yes’s 3LP Live at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ (6/17/76).

The Spirit of ’76 also features releases from the Rhino Reserve premium vinyl series, including Todd Rundgren’s Faithful, Gordon Lightfoot’s Summertime Dream, and Faces’ Snakes and Ladders / The Best of Faces. These versions are cut from the original analog masters by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing in Oxnard, California.

Spirit of ’76

Album Release Schedule

July 17

Al Stewart – Year of the Cat (Rhino Reserve)

Bad Company – Run with the Pack

Black Sabbath – Technical Ecstasy

Bootsy Collins – Stretchin’ Out in Bootsy’s Rubber Band (Rhino Reserve)

Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen – We’ve Got A Live One Here! (2LP)

Faces – Snakes and Ladders / The Best of Faces (Rhino Reserve)

Flamin’ Groovies – Shake Some Action (50th Anniversary Edition) (2LP)

Ramones – Ramones

Yes – Live at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ (6/17/76) (3LP)

July 24

Chicago – X

Gordon Lightfoot – Summertime Dream (Rhino Reserve)

Grateful Dead – Steal Your Face (50th Anniversary Edition)

Kingfish – Kingfish

Linda Ronstadt – Hasten Down the Wind

Rod Stewart – A Night on the Town (Rhino Reserve)

The J. Geils Band – Blow Your Face Out (2LP)

The Monkees – Greatest Hits

Todd Rundgren – Faithful (Rhino Reserve)

July 31

Jethro Tull – M.U. – The Best Of Jethro Tull

John Prine – Prime Prine (Rhino Reserve)

Ramones – Live at the Roxy, 1976 (2LP)

War – Greatest Hits

ZZ Top – World Wide Texas Tour

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Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described “rock and roll band with horns” began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, generating several hit ballads. They had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Second only to The Beach Boys in Billboard singles and albums chart success among American bands, Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history. According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 ...
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