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Steely DanPretzel Logic

Genre:

Jazz, Rock

Style:

Jazz-Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Year:

Tracklist

Rikki Don't Lose That Number4:30
Night By Night3:36
Any Major Dude Will Tell You3:05
Barrytown3:17
East St. Louis Toodle-oo2:45
Parker's Band2:36
Through With Buzz1:30
Pretzel Logic4:28
With A Gun2:15
Charlie Freak2:41
Monkey In Your Soul2:31

Credits (30)

Notes

Vinyl releases with gatefold and non-gatefold sleeves exist.

Versions

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    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974-10-01, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Reissue, Black Label, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCL 5045, ABC Records – ABCX 808UK1974UK1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974-02-00, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
    Probe – SPBA 6282, Probe – 0C 064 ◦ 95272UK1974UK1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
    Probe – 1C 062-95 272Germany1974Germany1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Santa Maria Pressing
    ABC Command Quadraphonic – CQD-40015, Command Quadraphonic – CQD-40015US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    Probe – ABCD-808, Probe – XPOL 15055Brazil1974Brazil1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
    Probe – 5 C 062-95 272, Probe – 5C 062-95272Netherlands1974Netherlands1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album
    Probe – PROLP.8053New Zealand1974New Zealand1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gloversville Pressing
    MCA Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    ABC Records – AB-808, ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, RCA, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, 8-Track CartridgePretzel Logic
    8-Track Cartridge, Album
    ABC Records – C 8022-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974-06-00, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    Probe – SPBAA-3067Australia1974Australia1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    Probe – 2 C066 - 95272, Probe – 2C 066 - 95.272France1974France1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Dynaflex, Gatefold
    ABC/Dunhill Records – ABCD-808Canada1974Canada1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold
    Probe – 5 C 062-95 272, ABC Records – 5C 062-95272Netherlands1974Netherlands1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Promo, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    Probe – 3C 064-95272Italy1974Italy1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, 8-Track CartridgePretzel Logic
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Club Edition
    ABC Records – C 8022-808US1974US1974
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974-06-05, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808, Probe – IPP-80988Japan1974Japan1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, 8-Track CartridgePretzel Logic
    8-Track Cartridge, Album
    ABC Records – 8022-808 HUS1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974-07-00, 8-Track CartridgePretzel Logic
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Quadraphonic
    ABC Records – 7022-808 NUS1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, 8-Track CartridgePretzel Logic
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Red Shell
    ABC Records – 8022-808, ABC Records – 802 20808US1974US1974
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Unofficial Release
    First Record – FL-2461Taiwan1974Taiwan1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, 8-Track CartridgePretzel Logic
    8-Track Cartridge, Album
    Probe – 8X-SPBA 6282, Probe – 0C 346 ○ 95272UK1974UK1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    Probe – SPBJ (D) 8014South Africa1974South Africa1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic , 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Gatefold
    ABC Records – SVAS-95608, ABC Records – ABCD-808, Dunhill – SVAS-95608, Dunhill – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Promo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808, ABC Records – ABCD #808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808Canada1974Canada1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album
    Probe – J 062-95.272Spain1974Spain1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Terre Haute
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, CassettePretzel Logic
    Cassette, Album, Club Edition
    ABC Records – 5022-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Promo, Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, VinylPretzel Logic
    LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
    ABC Records – ABCD-808US1974US1974
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Pretzel Logic, 1974, CassettePretzel Logic
    Cassette, Album
    Probe – TC-PROLP 8053New Zealand1974New Zealand1974
    New Submission

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    Reviews

    • topspeed5280's avatar
      topspeed5280
      I was shocked at how surprisingly superior the sound quality is of this club edition. I rate it equal in sound quality to the original pressing of Aja. Don’t pass up this pressing if come across it.
      • Thonis_'s avatar
        Thonis_
        Edited one month ago
        Like my NZ pressed copy of Aja, this pressing does not sound good. Very muted sound, lacking any significant high and low end - sounds like multiple tape copies. Music is fantastic though.

        Avoid all NZ pressed Steely Dan albums, they just aren't worth it and you're much better off picking up US and UK pressings - they are plentiful and often sell for less than the NZ equivalents.
        • crichton's avatar
          crichton
          Steely Dan's Pretzel Logic (1974) finds the band refining its signature sound, balancing their jazz-rock inclinations with a growing emphasis on concise songwriting and studio experimentation. This album, their third, marks a departure from the extended jams of their earlier work, favoring tighter arrangements and a more focused approach to songcraft.

          Pretzel Logic is an album of intriguing contradictions. Its polished production and sophisticated harmonies are juxtaposed with lyrics that explore themes of escapism, disillusionment, and the absurdity of modern life. Donald Fagen's vocals, with their characteristic cool detachment, deliver these narratives with a wry sense of irony.

          The album features a diverse range of musical styles, from the bluesy swagger of "Pretzel Logic" and "Night by Night" to the reggae-infused "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo." "Rikki Don't Lose That Number," with its infectious melody and cryptic lyrics, became the band's biggest hit to date, showcasing their ability to craft commercially successful songs without compromising their artistic vision. "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" offers a moment of introspection, with its gentle acoustic guitar and soulful vocals.

          Pretzel Logic is an album that rewards careful listening. Its intricate arrangements, layered harmonies, and thoughtful lyrics reveal new depths with each playthrough. While it may not be as widely acclaimed as Aja or Gaucho, Pretzel Logic represents a crucial step in Steely Dan's evolution, showcasing their growing mastery of studio craft and their ability to blend complex musical ideas with accessible pop sensibilities. It's a snapshot of a band confidently navigating its creative path, pushing boundaries while staying true to its unique vision.
          • jonfriktion's avatar
            jonfriktion
            Edited 3 months ago
            Laid my hands on a pristine copy of this pressing and it sounds amazing. Wasnt really expecting anything less
            • Craig54's avatar
              Craig54
              Of all the versions and masterings of Pretzel Logic this is the digital version to own. To my ear on my system far superior to the recent AP SACD or any other masterings discussed on the SH or Audiophile Style forums.
              • aztx's avatar
                aztx
                I have a 1974 release with Gloversville scratched out and Pinckneyville etched in. I do not find this in any of the searches i have looked at
                Matrix / Runout (side A Runout etched): AB 808A W1 (Stamped scratched over 回-G-回 ) ◈-P-◈ ||
                Matrix / Runout (side B Runout etched): AB 808B W1 (Stamped scratched over 回-G-回 ) ◈-P-◈ ||
                • alberockn's avatar
                  alberockn
                  Mine has MCA RECORDS, MCA 37042 in the upper right corner. Great soundstage, separation and dynamics. Very happy with this copy.
                  • jtm1967's avatar
                    jtm1967
                    Oh wow. When I bought this I wasn’t sure what to expect as club pressing that use their own metal parts can be hit or mis but this one is certainly a HIT! The vinyl is a bit thinner than my original white label promo and black label standard cut but the deadwax is actually smaller at the end of each side which means this was cut with slightly wider grooves which can lead to better dynamics. In addition, the stampers could have been a lot fresher with this press than the standard retail cut. In the case of my press, I got a HOT stamper for sure. Dynamic, transparent, wide and tonally correct. Same beautiful gatefold sleeve too. Highly recommended
                    • Nomos_Alpha's avatar
                      Nomos_Alpha
                      I think this second UK pressing sounds really good better than the first on probe label or pretty similar. Recommended.
                      • XETSOF's avatar
                        XETSOF
                        Edited 4 months ago
                        Ok, but as others have said - definitely muffled. I wouldn’t buy the vinyl for this very reason - it’s 4 x cost of the SACD.

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