Format: LP Label: ABC Records, Columbia House, ABC Records, Inc., ABC Records, Inc., ABC Records, Inc., MCA Distributing Corporation, MCA Distributing Corporation, The Village Recorder, Producers Wo Catalog number: AA-1006 Country: US Steely Dan's Aja is a hallmark of jazz-rock sophistication, weaving meticulous arrangements with smooth melodies and polished production. The album features tracks like "Black Cow," "Deacon Blues," and the title track "Aja," which showcase Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s knack for blending acoustic small-group sensibilities with a broader jazz palette. Tom Scott’s conducting and contributions from brass players Chuck Findley and Dick Hyde add layers of depth, while the artwork by OZ Studios offers a sleek visual complement to the music’s refined atmosphere. It’s an album best approached with focused listening, rewarding those who appreciate precision and nuance in composition and performance. This 1979 ABC Records Club Edition pressing brings Aja to your turntable in stereo, providing a snapshot of the album’s legacy a couple of years after its original release. The vinyl is graded VG+, meaning you can expect some light surface marks or paper scuffs typical of regular use, but nothing that should interfere significantly with the listening experience. For anyone intrigued by Steely Dan’s blend of jazz and rock, this pressing offers a chance to explore their complex sound with a copy that holds up well enough to keep the grooves spinning without needing a magnifying glass or a light table. After all, not every record needs to be flawless to hold its place in a thoughtful collection. Track listing & samples Steely Dan - Aja Side A Black Cow Aja Deacon Blues Side B Peg Home At Last I Got The News Josie