Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic (Vinyl LP | IT Reissue | 1978)

Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic was first released in 1974 and shows Walter Becker and Donald Fagen at their most concise: eleven short, sophisticated songs between jazz and pop, opening with “Rikki Don't Lose That Number” and including a take on Duke Ellington's “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo”. Produced by Gary Katz. On offer is the 1978 Italian reissue on ABC Records (ABC 491).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ABC Records – ABC 491
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo
• Pressing: IT Reissue
• Country: Italy
• Year: 1978 (original: 1974)
• Genre: Jazz-Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz-Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: 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

Songs by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (except “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo”: Bubber Miley and Duke Ellington). Produced by Gary Katz.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – this is the 1978 Italian reissue on ABC Records (ABC 491). The album was first released in 1974.

Which hit is on the record?
“Rikki Don't Lose That Number” opens side A, alongside the title track “Pretzel Logic” and “Barrytown”, among others.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
We grade to the Goldmine standard. You can find what each grade means on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more jazz rock?
Yes – browse our jazz rock collection.