Donald FagenThe Nightfly

Label:

Warner Bros. Records – 92.3696-1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1 I. G. Y. (International Geophysical Year)
Alto SaxophoneDave Tofani
Backing VocalsZack Sanders*
Baritone SaxophoneRonnie Cuber
BassAnthony Jackson
DrumsJames Gadson
Drums [Additional]Jeff Porcaro
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
GuitarHugh McCracken
PercussionStarz Vanderlocket
Synth [Synth Blues Harp]Donald Fagen
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
Tenor SaxophoneMichael Brecker
TromboneDave Bargeron
TrumpetRandy Brecker
6:05
A2 Green Flower Street
Backing VocalsZack Sanders*
BassChuck Rainey
Clavinet, Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
DrumsJeff Porcaro
GuitarRick Derringer
Lead GuitarLarry Carlton
PercussionStarz Vanderlocket
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
3:40
A3 Ruby Baby
Backing VocalsValerie Simpson
BassAnthony Jackson
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Drums [Additional]James Gadson
Electric Piano, Organ, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
GuitarHugh McCracken
Lead GuitarLarry Carlton
PianoMichael Omartian
Soloist, PianoGreg Phillinganes
Tenor SaxophoneMichael Brecker
Trumpet, FlugelhornRandy Brecker
5:38
A4 Maxine
Alto SaxophoneDave Tofani
Baritone SaxophoneRonnie Cuber
BassMarcus Miller
DrumsEd Greene (2)
Electric Piano, OrganDonald Fagen
EuphoniumDave Bargeron
FlugelhornRandy Brecker
GuitarLarry Carlton
PianoGreg Phillinganes
Tenor SaxophoneMichael Brecker
3:50
B1 New Frontier
Backing VocalsStarz Vanderlocket
BassAbraham Laboriel
DrumsEd Greene (2)
Electric Piano, PianoGreg Phillinganes
HarmonicaHugh McCracken
Lead GuitarLarry Carlton
PercussionStarz Vanderlocket
6:23
B2 The Nightfly
Backing VocalsZack Sanders*
BassMarcus Miller
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Electric PianoMichael Omartian
GuitarRick Derringer
Lead GuitarLarry Carlton
PianoDonald Fagen
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
5:45
B3 The Goodbye Look
Acoustic GuitarSteve Khan
Backing VocalsValerie Simpson
BassMarcus Miller
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Electric Piano, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
GuitarDean Parks
Lead GuitarLarry Carlton
PercussionStarz Vanderlocket
4:47
B4 Walk Between Raindrops
Backing VocalsLeslie Miller
BassWill Lee
DrumsSteve Jordan
Electric Piano, Organ, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
GuitarLarry Carlton
Synthesizer [Synthesizer Bass]Greg Phillinganes
2:38

Companies, etc.

  • Lacquer Cut AtMasterdisk
  • Manufactured ByRecord Service GmbH
  • Printed ByDruckhaus Maack KG
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗WEA International Inc.
  • Copyright ©Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©WEA International Inc.
  • Made ByWEA Musik GmbH
  • Published ByFreejunket Music
  • Published ByChappell & Co.
  • Published ByQuintet Music, Inc.
  • Published ByBienstock Publishing Co.
  • Recorded AtSoundworks, New York
  • Mixed AtSoundworks, New York
  • Recorded AtThe Village Recorder
  • Mixed AtThe Village Recorder
  • Recorded AtAutomated Sound Studios
  • Mixed AtAutomated Sound Studios
  • Pressed ByRecord Service Alsdorf
  • Mastered AtSheffield Lab Matrix – ∆ 2607

Credits

  • Arranged By [Horns]Rob Mounsey
  • Arranged By [Songs, Horns]Donald Fagen
  • Art DirectionGeorge Delmerico
  • Composed ByMike Stoller (tracks: A3)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Robin Lane*
  • Engineer [Assistant], Technician [Digital Maintenance]Wayne Yurgelun*
  • Engineer [Chief], Sequenced By, Percussion, Effects [Special Effects], Performer [Wendel Ii]Roger Nichols
  • Engineer [Overdub]Daniel Lazerus
  • Lacquer Cut ByRL*
  • Mastered ByBob Ludwig
  • Photography ByJames Hamilton (5)
  • ProducerGary Katz
  • Set Designer [Set Design And Construction]Vern Yenor
  • Technician [Digital Maintenance]Jiri Donovsky
  • Tracking By, Mixed By [Mixdown]Elliot Scheiner

Notes

Inner sleeve with lyrics and detailed credits.
Embossed colorless “W” logo stamped on back cover.

Identifier summary:
“GEMA” on center labels with stripes, no UK catalog# on back cover.
similar release with STEMRA on inner label

Similar releases:
The Nightfly: no rights society on center labels with stripes, UK catalog# on back cover.

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[back cover]
Belgique/Belgie: Distributed by WEA Records S.A./N.V. · Deutschland: Vertrieb durch WEA Musik GmbH
England: Distributed by WEA Records Ltd. · : Distribué par WEA/Filipacchi Music, Paris
Italia: Distributed by WEA Italiana S.P.A. · Nederland: Distributed by WEA Records B.V.
Österreich: Vertrieb durch WEA Music Ges. m. b. H. · Sverige: Distributed by WEA Metronome Records AB

Manufactured in by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf
Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf
[W logo] a Warner Communications Company
Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [W logo]® 3300 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91510. 3 East 54 Street, New York, New York 10022 © 1982 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
℗ 1982 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Druckhaus Maack KG, Lüdenscheid

[inner sleeve]
Recorded and mixed entirely on 3M digital 32 track and 4 track machines at Soundworks Digital Audio/Video Recording Studios, N.Y., Village Recorders, L.A. and Automated Sound, N.Y.
Original Mastering: at Masterdisk, N.Y.C.
Jeff Porcaro courtesy of Columbia Records
Valerie Simpson courtesy of Capitol Records
Greg Phillinganes courtesy of Planet Records

[labels]
℗ + © 1982 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Made in by WEA Musik GmbH [W logo] A Warner Communications Company.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Price Code (): U
  • Price Code (): WE 351
  • Label Code: LC 0392
  • Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 1): R/S Alsdorf 923696-1 A3 + SLM ∆ 2607 B-17196-SH1 1-23696-A-SH-1 MASTERDISK RL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 1): R/S Alsdorf 923696-1 B2 SLM + ∆ 2607-X B-17197-SH1 1-23696-B-SH-1 MASTERDISK RL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 2): R/S Alsdorf 923696-1 A3 + SLM ∆ 2607 460 B-17196-SH1 1-23696-A-SH-1 MASTERDISK RL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 2): R/S Alsdorf 923696-1 B3 SLM + ∆ 2607-X 630 B-17197-SH1 1-23696-B-SH-1 MASTERDISK RL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 3 stamped / etched): R/S Alsdorf 923696-1 A2 + SLM ∆ 2607 B-17196-SH1 1-23696-A-SH-1 13 MASTERDISK RL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 3 stamped / etched): R/S Alsdorf 923696-1 B2 SLM + ∆ 2607-X B-17197-SH1 1-23696-B.SH.1 MASTERDISK RL 14

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Reviews

  • fotografia666's avatar
    fotografia666
    Donald Fagen – The Nightfly
    This is the first German pressing of The Nightfly — and it’s an absolute gem. Zero surface noise, a stunningly wide and detailed soundstage, and a clarity that outshines most modern reissues. As one of the earliest fully digital (DDD) recordings released on vinyl, it shows how beautifully digital precision can coexist with analog warmth.

    On my setup — Yamaha A-S1200 paired with Elac FS 407 speakers and a Thorens turntable — this album truly shines. Donald Fagen’s voice feels intimate, the stereo imaging is razor-sharp, and the overall presentation is effortlessly musical. If you ever find this pressing, grab it without thinking — it’s pure audiophile bliss.
    • Faralley1969's avatar
      Faralley1969
      Great album and great pressing! Better than various represses. My first go-to copy.
      • MrMorten72's avatar
        MrMorten72
        Don’t miss out on this album! A joy to listen to
        • Adrianuss_76's avatar
          Adrianuss_76
          Outstanding record in every respect. It doesn't get better than this really.
          • beechlander's avatar
            beechlander
            What a beautifully crafted album - the sound on this pressing is utterly spellbinding.
            • peter-vinyl's avatar
              peter-vinyl
              Great compositions, superb studio production, sounds fantastic also on vinyl.

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