Steely Dan – Can't Buy A Thrill (Vinyl LP | EU | Reissue | 1984)

Steely Dan – Can't Buy A Thrill was originally released in 1972 and features “Do It Again” and “Reelin' In The Years”, two of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen's best-known songs – jazz-tinged rock with a precise studio sound, produced by Gary Katz. On offer is the 1984 European MCA reissue (Cat. No. 250 448-1 / MCA 37040).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: MCA Records 250 448-1, MCA 37040
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
• Pressing: European reissue
• Country / Region: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1984 (original: 1972)
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Folk Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: Side 1 NM-, Side 2 VG+
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). (The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.)

Tracklist

Side A

1. Do It Again
2. Dirty Work
3. Kings
4. Midnite Cruiser
5. Only A Fool Would Say That

Side B

1. Reelin' In The Years
2. Fire In The Hole
3. Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me)
4. Change Of The Guard
5. Turn That Heartbeat Over Again

Personnel

Donald Fagen (piano, electric piano, organ, vocals), Walter Becker (bass, vocals), Jeff Baxter (guitar, pedal steel), Denny Dias (guitar, electric sitar), Jim Hodder (drums, percussion, vocals), David Palmer (vocals); guests include Elliott Randall (guitar), Victor Feldman (percussion), Jerome Richardson (tenor saxophone), Snooky Young (flugelhorn). Produced by Gary Katz.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No – the album was first released in 1972. This is the 1984 European MCA reissue; the Cat. No. 250 448-1 is printed on the label.

Where was the album recorded?
At the Village Recorder in Los Angeles, with Roger Nichols as engineer and Gary Katz as producer.

What does Media NM- / VG+ mean?
For the record, NM- (Near Mint minus) means: almost as new, with at most minimal signs of use – here on side 1. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means: light signs of use that barely affect the listening experience – here on side 2 and on the cover. More on this on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more rock?
Yes – browse our Rock collection.