Tracklist
Black Cow | 5:07 | ||
Aja | 7:56 | ||
Deacon Blues | 7:26 | ||
Peg | 3:58 | ||
Home At Last | 5:31 | ||
I Got The News | 5:03 | ||
Josie | 4:30 |
Credits (44)
- Tom ScottArranged By [Horns], Conductor [Horns]
- Dean ParksArranged By [Rhythm Charts Prepared By]
- Larry CarltonArranged By [Rhythm Charts Prepared By]
- Michael OmartianArranged By [Rhythm Charts Prepared By]
- OZ StudiosArt Direction
- Chuck FindleyBrass
Notes
Aja (pronounced like "Asia") is the sixth studio album by Steely Dan. Released in 1977, the album peaked at number 3 on the US charts and at number 5 in the UK. It was the band's first platinum album and became their best-selling studio release, eventually selling over five million copies. The album includes the hit songs Deacon Blues, Peg and Josie. In 2010 the Library of Congress selected Aja for inclusion in the United States National Recording Registry based on its cultural, artistic or historical significance.
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![]() | Aja LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing | ABC Records – AA-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold | ABC Records – 25 046 XOT | Germany | 1977 | Germany — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja Cassette, Album, Blue Shell | ABC Records – 5020-1006, ABC Records – AB1006 H | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album | ABC Records – 9022-1006 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Red Translucent | ABC Records – 9022-1006 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – ABCL 5225 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja Cassette, Album, Club Edition | ABC Records – 502 1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – 25046 XOT | Benelux | 1977 | Benelux — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold | ABC Records – AB-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold | ABC Records – YX-8114-AB | Japan | 1977 | Japan — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album | ABC Records – ABC 475 | Italy | 1977 | Italy — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Yellow | ABC Records – 9022-1006 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – AB 1006 | New Zealand | 1977 | New Zealand — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, SP - Specialty Pressing, Gatefold | ABC Records – AA-1006, ABC Records – AA 1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – 68.050 | France | 1977 | France — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, RCA Pressing, Gatefold | ABC Records – AA-1006, ABC Records – AB-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album | ABC Records – AB 1006 | Greece | 1977 | Greece — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – 17.1246/1, Mediterraneo (3) – 17.1246/1 | Spain | 1977 | Spain — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Press, Gatefold | ABC Records – AA-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Club Edition | ABC Records – 8020-1006, ABC Records – 802-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja 8-Track Cartridge, Album, GRT | ABC Records – 8020 - AB 1006 H | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Repress, Keel Pressing, Gatefold | ABC Records – AA 1006, ABC Records – AA-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja Cassette, Album | ABC Records – 5022-1006 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold | ABC Records – AB 1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – AB 1006 | Australia | 1977 | Australia — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – ABCL 5225 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Dunhill – AB 1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Keel, Gatefold | ABC Records – AB 1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album, Club Edition | ABC Records – 1R1 6716 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Press, Gatefold | ABC Records – AA-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | ||||
![]() | Aja 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Club Edition, Grey Shell | ABC Records – 8020-1006, ABC Records – 802-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja Cassette, Album, Blue tape and jewel case | ABC Records – AB1006 H, ABC Records – ABC 5020-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album | ABC Records – AB 1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja Cassette, Album | ABC Records – CAB 5225 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja Cassette, Album | ABC Blue Thumb – CAB 268 | South Africa | 1977 | South Africa — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Repress, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold | ABC Records – AA-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album | Neu Records (3) – 1005 | Turkey | 1977 | Turkey — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album | ABC Records – ABC 0001006.0 Y, ABC Records – 0001006.0 Y | Peru | 1977 | Peru — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Club Edition | ABC Records – 8020-1006, ABC Records – 802-1006 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Aja LP, Album, Gatefold | ABC Records – ABCL 268 | South Africa | 1977 | South Africa — 1977 | New Submission |
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Reviews
- the paper sleeves included are really cheap and abrasive, shame the label wants to save those extra 50 cents instead of having their records delivered scratchless
- Edited 7 days ago
referencing Aja (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, Stereophonic) MFSL 1-033
It’s been a while since I heard this copy,I have many others,and I’m enjoying it very much, for me it’s a very good edition, It doesn’t lack anything.I think it depends a lot on the system you listen to it on, in my case, Kuzma+Hana Umami Blue+Mcintosh,it’s not UHQR but it’s not far off. referencing Aja (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, Stereophonic) MFSL 1-033
If anyone has an absolutely trashed disc/missing disc but the original cover i'd be interested! I bought this but I have the disc and not the sleeve haha. Some normal US sleeve.- Out of the 5 Steely Dan UHQRS thus far released this one sounds the most detailed all be it at the expense of being a little too bright on some of the vocals. I find it more enjoyable listening through headphones over speakers.
- MAC records 250-449 is not a CD. It's vinyl and it's German. I have it in my hands right now. 250-449-1 and MCA 37214.
- This definitely sounds better than my first pressing. However not better enough to flip it after ever other track so I do spin my OG more often. Definitely worth it if you want the absolute best
- Edited one month agoBUYER BEWARE: My fantastic (audiophile) sounding, lovingly looked
after, 40 year old, Near Mint, 1984 Japanese 1st release for the US
market copy of this CD has started to 'pinhole'😯😢
This pinholing issue can affect many CDs manufactured in the early
to late 1980's, the worst offenders are usually those made in W. Germany.
There are a few articles written about this phenomenon on-line.
My advice is to rip your copy of this release asap before the pinholes increase
to the point where they become problematic during playback of the CD. referencing Aja (LP, Album, Gatefold) AB 1006
Pretty crap sounding pressing. Very muted top end and very little "depth" as some might say - bass definitely lacking. Also cut at a low volume on noisy vinyl - housed in a cheap floppy sleeve - typical NZ quality. Such a shame since the music is obliviously so good, but a lot went wrong here.
Not worth seeking out, much like all the other NZ pressed Steely Dan albums (except maybe Gaucho, that pressing sounds good.) Look for US or UK pressings, they are easy to find.- Edited one month ago
referencing Aja (LP, Album, Gatefold) ABCL 5225
I think this pressing sounds awesome - way better than my New Zealand pressing and AA1006 US pressing (which admittedly is a bit worn out).
Nice crispy top end on the vocals and cymbals (no distortion or sibalance) and the bass sits in the mix perfectly. Obviously this album was recorded so well that it sounds good on any pressing - but this copy beats all that I have heard.
Note: My copy has -1/-2 runouts, no 'ALLEN' - Edited one month agoI'm so late to the game on this because I've got a minty AB-1006 that never dissapoints. Holy shnickies! This about knocked my soxs off! Bravo to all those those that persevere in the analog arts, this album is certainly a pinnacle. Amazing. (No. 012043)
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