Steely DanAja

Label:

ABC Records – AB 1006

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album , Gatefold

Country:

Australia

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Jazz-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 VocalsTim 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
Lead Guitar [Solo Guitar]Jay Graydon
Lead VocalsDonald Fagen
LyriconTom Scott
PercussionVictor Feldman
3:58
B2 Home At Last
Backing VocalsTim Schmit*
BassChuck Rainey
DrumsBernard Purdie
GuitarLarry Carlton
Lead Guitar [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
Lead Guitar [Solo Guitar]Walter Becker
Lead Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
Piano, Vibraphone, PercussionVictor Feldman
5:03
B4 Josie
Backing VocalsTim Schmit*
BassChuck Rainey
Drums, PercussionJim Keltner
Electric PianoVictor Feldman
GuitarLarry Carlton
Lead Guitar [Solo Guitar]Walter Becker
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, SynthesizerDonald Fagen
4:30

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByRCA Limited, Australia
  • Distributed ByRCA Limited, Australia
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ABC Records, Inc.
  • Copyright ©ABC Records, Inc.

Credits

  • Arranged By [Horns]Tom Scott
  • Lacquer Cut ByDB*
  • ProducerGary Katz
  • Written-ByWalter Becker

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side 1): AB-1006 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side 2): AB-1006 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout (Stamped, except "DB" which is etched), Side 1): AB 1006-A A|A 3 DB
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout (Stamped, except "DB" which is etched), Side 2): AB 1006-B A|A 3 DB
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout (Stamped, except "DB" which is etched), Side 1): AB 1006-A A|C 1 0 DB
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout (Stamped, except "DB" which is etched), Side 2): AB 1006-B A|C 1 1 DB

Other Versions (5 of 338)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Aja (LP, Album, Reissue, 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, Limited Edition, Stereo, Red Translucent) ABC Records 9022-1006 Canada 1977

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Reviews

  • Beachbeatle1's avatar
    Beachbeatle1
    Another perfect timeless album showcasing Steely Dan’s unique musical vision revolving around their high-quality jazz-pop orientated songs, wonderfully densely textured backing vocals, intelligent lyrics, catchy melodic hooks & sophisticated arrangements. Oh - & some of the most stunning drumming from Steve Gadd on the title track!
    Absolutely remarkable & astonishingly impressive.
    • sr4d's avatar
      sr4d
      I replaced my original copy of Aja with the first CD version and replaced that with the 1999 remaster. Recently, I found a good copy of this original Australian pressing for AU$40 and it sounds way better than either of the CDs. The remaster is too bright. The vinyl - despite the odd click and pop - has more depth and warmth. The gatefold sleeve is a bonus.

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