Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+)

Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic was originally released in 1974 and shows Walter Becker and Donald Fagen heading toward their signature jazz rock sound. Compact, sophisticated songs with top session players – with the hit “Rikki Don't Lose That Number” and a version of Duke Ellington's “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo”.

On offer is the 1980 German reissue on MCA Records (201 432).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MCA Records – 201 432
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Rock, Jazz Rock, Pop Rock – more in Jazz Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Rikki Don't Lose That Number (4:30)
2. Night By Night (3:36)
3. Any Major Dude Will Tell You (3:05)
4. Barrytown (3:17)
5. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo (2:45)

Side B

1. Parker's Band (2:36)
2. Through With Buzz (1:30)
3. Pretzel Logic (4:28)
4. With A Gun (2:15)
5. Charlie Freak (2:41)
6. Monkey In Your Soul (2:31)

Personnel

Walter Becker (Bass, Guitar, Written-By), Jeff Porcaro (Drums), Chuck Rainey (Bass), Denny Dias (Guitar), Jeff Baxter (Guitar), Roger Nichols (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 1980 German reissue; the album was originally released in 1974.

Who wrote the songs?
All songs are by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen – except “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo” by Duke Ellington and Bubber Miley.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Jazz Rock collection.