Steely DanAja

Label:

ABC Records – 9022-1006

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo , Red Translucent

Country:

Canada

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1 Black Cow
Backing VocalsVenetta Fields
BassChuck Rainey
ClavinetJoe Sample
DrumsPaul Humphrey
Electric PianoVictor Feldman
GuitarLarry Carlton
Lead Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax]Tom Scott
5:07
A2 Aja
Backing VocalsTimothy B. Schmit
BassChuck Rainey
DrumsSteve Gadd
Electric PianoJoe Sample
GuitarWalter Becker
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
PercussionVictor Feldman
PianoMichael Omartian
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax]Wayne Shorter
7:56
A3 Deacon Blues
Backing VocalsVenetta Fields
BassWalter Becker
DrumsBernard Purdie
Electric PianoVictor Feldman
GuitarLee Ritenour
Lead Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax]Pete Christlieb
7:26
B1 Peg
Backing VocalsPaul Griffin
BassChuck Rainey
ClavinetDon Grolnick
DrumsRick Marotta
Electric PianoPaul Griffin
GuitarSteve Khan
Guitar, Soloist [Solo Guitar]Jay Graydon
Lead VocalsDonald Fagen
LyriconTom Scott
PercussionVictor Feldman
3:58
B2 Home At Last
Backing VocalsTimothy B. Schmit
BassChuck Rainey
DrumsBernard Purdie
GuitarLarry Carlton
Guitar, Soloist [Solo Guitar]Walter Becker
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
Piano, VibraphoneVictor Feldman
5:31
B3 I Got The News
Backing VocalsVenetta Fields
BassChuck Rainey
DrumsEd Greene (2)
GuitarDean Parks
Guitar, Soloist [Solo Guitar]Walter Becker
Lead Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
Piano, Vibraphone, PercussionVictor Feldman
5:03
B4 Josie
Backing VocalsTimothy B. Schmit
BassChuck Rainey
Drums, PercussionJim Keltner
Electric PianoVictor Feldman
GuitarLarry Carlton
Guitar, Soloist [Solo Guitar]Walter Becker
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
4:30

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ABC Records, Inc.
  • Pressed ByQuality Records Limited
  • Manufactured ByGRT Of Canada Ltd.
  • Distributed ByGRT Of Canada Ltd.
  • Printed ByShorewood Packaging Corp. Of Canada Ltd.
  • Mastered AtA&M Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Village Recorder
  • Recorded AtWarner Bros. Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtABC Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtSound Labs, Hollywood
  • Recorded AtA&R Studios
  • Copyright ©ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc.

Credits

  • Arranged By [Horns]Tom Scott
  • Composed ByWalter Becker
  • EngineerRoger Nichols
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • ProducerGary Katz

Notes

Released in a gatefold cover without lyrics on it. These are printed on a separate inner sleeve.

The right and left channels of the stereo audio tracks are reversed. What plays as the right channel on most other pressings is heard on the left channel here, and vice versa.

Different label layout from the other red vinyl version here - Steely Dan - Aja

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Pressing Plant ID (Both sides Runout): Q
  • Price Code (On Spine ): 7
  • Other (On Spine: Litho in Canada SPC logo ): SPC
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 9022-1006-A Q
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout ): 9022-1006-B Q

Other Versions (5 of 338)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Aja (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing) ABC Records AA-1006 US 1977
Aja (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) ABC Records 25 046 XOT 1977
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Aja (Cassette, Album, Blue Shell) ABC Records 5020-1006, AB1006 H US 1977
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Aja (LP, Album) ABC Records 9022-1006 Canada 1977
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Aja (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) ABC Records ABCL 5225, AB 1006 UK 1977

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Reviews

  • Boss_Rocka's avatar
    Boss_Rocka
    Edited 5 months ago
    I wouldn’t say this beats an AB, it’s still a respectable pressing considering the lack of consistency in color variants. This one sounds solid, and carries very well. The channel switch does make it sound different but still a good pressing.
    • mitchw's avatar
      mitchw
      This version sounds quite full and clear. Sounds similar to my AB-1006 press.
      • papacal70's avatar
        papacal70
        Edited 5 years ago
        I was pleasantly surprised with the great sound quality on this red disc because I previously had the yellow one and it was pretty low-fi.
        Not sure what the did differently but this one sounds fantastic!
        • DarfNader's avatar
          DarfNader
          If you are going to buy this masterpiece of an album, be sure you get the ABC release with its heavyweight vinyl and high-gloss, gatefold jacket. The MCA release is a disappointment. But if you're really feeling frisky, I guess you can go big with the beautiful clear red vinyl. I very well might...

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