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Steely Dan Soft Rock Jazz-Rock 1977 US

Performer: Steely Dan
Title: Aja
Style: Soft Rock, Jazz-Rock
Released: 1977
Country: US
MP3 album: 1880 mb
FLAC album: 1542 mb
Rating: 4.4
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Genre: Jazz / Rock

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Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced Asia) is the sixth studio album by the jazz rock band Steely Dan. Originally released in 1977 on ABC Records, the album peaked at number three on the US charts and number five in the UK. It was the band's first platinum album and ultimately became their best-selling studio release, eventually selling over 5 million copies. It spawned a number of hit singles, including "Peg", "Deacon Blues", and "Josie"

A coolly textured and immaculately produced collection of sophisticated jazz-rock, Aja has none of the overt cynicism or self-consciously challenging music that distinguished previous Steely Dan records. Instead, it's a measured and textured album, filled with subtle melodies and accomplished, jazzy solos that blend easily into the lush instrumental backdrops. But Aja isn't just about texture, since Becker and Fagen's songs are their most complex and musically rich set of songs - even the simplest song, the sunny pop of "Peg," has layers of jazzy vocal harmonies

Aja is the sixth studio album from US pop/ rock act Steely Dan. Their last album The Royal Scam ( 1976) was a return to form after a couple of weaker albums and Aja continues the good laid back jazzy pop/ rock style of its predecessor. The music is unmistakably Steely Dan but the technical level and the jazzy approach is a bit more obvious on Aja than it has been on any other of the preceding Steely Dan albums. I would start with Aja if I was new to the band.

Steely Dan. Released September 23, 1977. Jazzwax: What haven’t you ever told anyone before about the album Aja? Donald Fagen: Wow. Well, I know that halfway through we decided we wanted to go back to NY and do some tracks with some of the people we knew in the city. We felt that although there were great musicians in . we were missing a little bit of soul from the days we were doing New York sessions. Half the album was done in . and half was done in New York. We brought Larry Carlton back with us to New York to supervise. Other than Larry, we used New York players. It gave the album soul. We were able to use Paul Griffin and.

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Black Cow Backing Vocals – Clydie King, Rebecca Louis, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta FieldsBass – Chuck RaineyClavinet – Joe SampleDrums – Paul HumphreyGuitar – Larry CarltonLead Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPiano [Electric] – Victor FeldmanSaxophone [Tenor] – Tom Scott	5:07
A2	Aja Backing Vocals – Timothy B. SchmitBass – Chuck RaineyDrums – Steve GaddGuitar – Denny Dias, Larry Carlton, Walter BeckerLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPercussion – Victor FeldmanPiano – Michael OmartianPiano [Electric] – Joe SampleSaxophone [Tenor] – Wayne Shorter	7:56
A3	Deacon Blues Backing Vocals – Clydie King, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta FieldsBass – Walter BeckerDrums – Bernard PurdieGuitar – Larry Carlton, Lee RitenourLead Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPiano [Electric] – Victor FeldmanSaxophone [Tenor] – Pete Christlieb	7:26
B1	Peg Backing Vocals – Michael McDonald, Paul GriffinBass – Chuck RaineyClavinet – Don GrolnickDrums – Rick MarottaGuitar – Steve KhanGuitar [Solo] – Jay GraydonLead Vocals – Donald FagenLyricon – Tom ScottPercussion – Gary Coleman, Victor FeldmanPiano [Electric] – Paul Griffin	3:58
B2	Home At Last Backing Vocals – Timothy B. SchmitBass – Chuck RaineyDrums – Bernard PurdieGuitar – Larry CarltonGuitar [Solo] – Walter BeckerLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPiano, Vibraphone – Victor Feldman	5:31
B3	I Got The News Backing Vocals – Clydie King, Michael McDonald, Rebecca Louis, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta FieldsBass – Chuck RaineyDrums – Ed Greene Guitar – Dean ParksGuitar [Solo] – Larry Carlton, Walter BeckerLead Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPiano, Vibraphone, Percussion – Victor Feldman	5:03
B4	Josie Backing Vocals – Timothy B. SchmitBass – Chuck RaineyDrums, Percussion – Jim KeltnerGuitar – Dean Parks, Larry CarltonGuitar [Solo] – Walter BeckerLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPiano [Electric] – Victor Feldman	4:30

Companies, etc.

Record Company – ABC Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Village Recorders
Recorded At – Producers Workshop
Recorded At – Warner Bros.
Recorded At – ABC Recording Studios
Recorded At – Sound Labs, Hollywood
Recorded At – A&R Studios
Mastered At – A&M Studios
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Published By – ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – ABC Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) – ABC Records, Inc.

Credits

Arranged By [Horns] – Tom Scott
Producer – Gary Katz
Written-By – Donald Fagen, Walter Becker

Notes

© & ℗ 1977 ABC Records, Inc.

This is a Columbia, Terre Haute pressing variant of the original
release as indicated by a "T1" etched in the runout areas.

Has standard orange target style company labels, but the text arrangement
may be slightly different than on other similar versions.

Issued in a glossy card stock gatefold sleeve

Inner sleeve with lyrics printed on it.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): AA-1006-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): AA-1006-B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Variation 2): AA-1006 (RE-3) - A T4
Matrix / Runout (Side B Variation 2): AA-1006 (RE-3) - B-2
Matrix / Runout (Side A Variation 3): AA 1006-A (RE-4) 1A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Variation 3): AA 1006(RE-3)-B-1 T1
Matrix / Runout (Side A Variation 4): AA ̶B̶ 1006(RE-3)-A 1C
Matrix / Runout (Side B Variation 4): AA ̶B̶ 1006(RE-3)-B ̶A̶ 1B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 5 C(stamped)): AA 1006 (RE-3) – A – 2 C T1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 5 C(stamped)): AA 1006 (RE-3) – B – 1 C T1
Matrix / Runout (Side A Variation 7): AA ̶B̶ 1006(RE-3)-A T5 T1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Variation 8): AA ̶B̶ 1006 (RE-3) - B-2 T1
Rights Society: BMI

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
AB 1006	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	ABC Records	AB 1006	US	1977
088 112 056-2	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM)	MCA Records	088 112 056-2	US	1999
CAB 5225	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(Cass, Album)	ABC Records	CAB 5225	UK	Unknown
5020-1006	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(Cass, Album, Club)	ABC Records	5020-1006	US	1977
UICY-75768	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(CD, Album, Ltd, RE, Pap)	Geffen Records	UICY-75768	Japan	2013

Tracklist

A1	Black Cow	5:07
A2	Aja	7:56
A3	Deacon Blues	7:26
B1	Peg	3:58
B2	Home At Last	5:31
B3	I Got The News	5:03
B4	Josie	4:30

Companies, etc.

Pressed By – MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville

Credits

Mastered By – KPG*
Producer – Gary Katz

Notes

Repressing after 1977 (early 80's) with sky blue labels dated 1977 and "1980 MCA Records, Inc. MFD. By MCA Records, Inc.
70 Universal Plaza, Universal City, Calif. 91608" at bottom of label.

Rear cover has "1977 MCA Records, Inc." and "℗ 1977 MCA Records, Inc. 70 Universal City Plaza".

Front cover has "MCA-1688" at bottom left corner.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0 76732-1688-1
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched): AA-1006-A-W1
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched): KPG@MCA
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched): ⧈-G-⧈
Label Code (Side A): AA-1006-A
Label Code (Side B): AA-1006-B

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
AB 1006	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	ABC Records	AB 1006	US	1977
088 112 056-2	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM)	MCA Records	088 112 056-2	US	1999
CAB 5225	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(Cass, Album)	ABC Records	CAB 5225	UK	Unknown
5020-1006	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(Cass, Album, Club)	ABC Records	5020-1006	US	1977
UICY-75768	Steely Dan	Aja ‎(CD, Album, Ltd, RE, Pap)	Geffen Records	UICY-75768	Japan	2013

Comments: (8)

Cointrius

Simply one of the best played and produced records of the 1970's.Soft rock-jazz fusion with incredible session players and guests. Infectious and memorable tunes with clever lyrics. Gets better with every listen. A must for every collection.

Munimand

"AA 1006" This is the Audiophile Dynamic Pressing to own, its the coveted earliest pressing known for best frequencies eq response and overall quietest surface. These generally tend to be centered correctly and have the least amount of pressing flaws.

Fawrindhga

esroberto Not true. The AA was the second run, nearer the end of the AB stampers' lives in the case of "AA[scribbled out]B" pressings, and mastered from an EQ'd tape (not the master tape) in the case of "AA" pressings. The original would be the "AB-1006" pressings from the first two weeks of the album's manufacture. And the AB sounds better than the AA

Malarad

Not true. The AA was the second run, nearer the end of the AB stampers' lives in the case of "AA[scribbled out]B" pressings, and mastered from an EQ'd tape (not the master tape) in the case of "AA" pressings. The original would be the "AB-1006" pressings from the first two weeks of the album's manufacture.

Kerdana

It was ABC's standard procedure to use the album's prefix and stock # (plus other info) in the deadwax of their records. Therefore all original LP issues of AB 1006 will have AB 1006 in the deadwax. All later LP issues of AA 1006 will have AA 1006 in the deadwax. However, in order to avoid throwing out a bunch of perfectly good metalwork with AB 1006 already etched in it, some of the earliest pressings of stock # AA 1006 have the prefix changed in the deadwax. The B was crossed out, and an A was added in front to change AB to AA. Eventually all the metal parts made from the original AB 1006 lacquers were replaced with parts made from later cuttings with AA 1006 etched in them from the start.To recap...First...Stock # AB 1006...AB 1006 in deadwaxSecond...Stock # AA 1006...AAB 1006 in deadwax (note: the "B" is scratched out on this issue)Third...Stock # AA 1006...AA 1006 in deadwaxSo, if your ABC copy of this album has AA in the deadwax, there are at least two other easily identifiable earlier pressings

Direbringer

I have: A Side: AA(scribbled out B) 1006(RE-3)-A T3B Side: AA(scribbled out B) 1006(RE-3)-B 1B (scribbled out A)Should this be added as a fifth variation?

Gaudiker

This album is dubbed as one of the most influtential albums of all time and I agree. The musical arrangements on this LP is Amazing. The opener "Black Cow" combines a Funk groove with a Jazzy feel and great lyrics. "Aja" is an amazing drum track with Dr. Steve Gaad on Drums it makes it like a euphoric experience. "Deacon Blues" was called an autobiographical song for Mr. Becker and Mr. Fagen,it is a Jazz based Rock song that grooves as well.. "Peg" is the most noted song on this LP for its feel good Chunky Horns... "Home At Last" is a pure Jazz tune with outstanding Drumming by Bernard Purdie. "I Got The News" is a typical Rythem and Blues song with a Jazz feel. Last, but CERTAINLY not least is "Josie" this is a feel good Blues song with a heartwarming arrangement. If you like Jazz with a rock feel... This is what you need....

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