Description
Chicago – 16 – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Gatefold Sleeve
Limited Anniversary Edition.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory seal
It’s been several decades since the original vinyl version of Chicago 16 has been available…that is until now! Friday Music is very honored to continue the CHICAGO 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL SERIES with their masterpiece Chicago I6. Mastered impeccably from the original Chicago Records master tapes by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios and Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA, along with Chicago’s Lee Loughnane, this album is truly a thrilling first time audiophile vinyl release.
For this special limited edition, we have also included the original full color album cover in gatefold style featuring the rare artwork not seen in years, complete with all the great music you will always remember from this historic release
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
16 is a album by the American rock band Chicago. Released in 1982, the album is often referred to as ‘Chicago 16’ because it was the band’s 16th overall release, including their live albums and compilations.
The album marked a significant turning point for Chicago as it represented a shift towards a more pop-oriented sound compared to their earlier jazz-rock and progressive rock style. 16 features a polished and radio-friendly sound, incorporating elements of soft rock, adult contemporary, and pop ballads.
The album includes several successful singles, most notably ‘Hard to Say I’m Sorry,’ which became one of Chicago’s biggest hits. The song showcases the band’s ability to deliver heartfelt ballads with emotive vocals and catchy melodies. Other notable tracks from the album include ‘Love Me Tomorrow’ and ‘What You’re Missing.’
While 16 received mixed reviews from critics who felt it veered too far from Chicago’s earlier sound, the album was commercially successful. It reached platinum status and peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming one of Chicago’s best-selling albums.
16 is recognized as a significant album in Chicago’s discography, marking a transition towards a more mainstream sound that would define much of their later work. It remains a popular and well-regarded release among fans of Chicago and fans of soft rock and pop music from the 1980s.
Track Listing
What You’re Missing
Waiting For You To Decide
Bad Advice
Chains
Hard To Say I’m Sorry / Get Away
Hard To Say I’m Sorry
Get Away
Follow Me
Sonny Think Twice
What Can I Say
Rescue You
Love Me Tomorrow
