Steely Dan – Aja (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1977)

Steely Dan – Aja was released in 1977: jazz-inflected rock by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, recorded with session players such as Steve Gadd, Wayne Shorter, Larry Carlton and Joe Sample and produced by Gary Katz. With "Peg", "Deacon Blues" and "Josie" it contains some of the band's best-known songs. On offer is the German original pressing from 1977 on ABC Records (25 046 XOT) in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ABC Records – 25 046 XOT
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1977
• Genre: Jazz-Rock, Rock, Fusion
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG (shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Black Cow
2. Aja
3. Deacon Blues

Side B

1. Peg
2. Home At Last
3. I Got The News
4. Josie

Personnel

Donald Fagen (vocals, synthesizer), Walter Becker (guitar, bass), Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Dean Parks, Jay Graydon, Steve Khan (guitar), Chuck Rainey (bass), Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner, Ed Greene (drums), Victor Feldman, Joe Sample, Michael Omartian (keyboards), Wayne Shorter (tenor saxophone on "Aja"), Tom Scott (Lyricon, horn arrangements). Music and lyrics: Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Produced by Gary Katz.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the German pressing from the year of release, 1977, on ABC Records (25 046 XOT), distributed by Ariola.

How do I recognise the German original pressing?
The run-out grooves carry the stamped "Made in Germany"; it was pressed by Sonopress.

What do Media VG+ / sleeve VG mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus): the record shows light signs of wear. VG (Very Good): the sleeve shows clear signs of wear. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more jazz-rock?
Yes – in our Jazz-Rock collection.