Steely Dan – Aja (Reissue) [180g LP Vinyl]

Steely Dan – Aja (Reissue) [180g LP Vinyl]

Format: LP Vinyl (180g Heavyweight, Gatefold Sleeve)
Catalogue Number: 453596 3
Barcode: 602445359639
Released: 28 September 2023 (EU Reissue of 1977 Original)
Genre: Jazz Rock / Sophisti-Pop / Art Rock
Label: UMR / Geffen / Universal

Description

Aja is Steely Dan’s platinum-certified masterpiece — a lush, meticulously crafted fusion of jazz, rock, and pop sophistication. This 2023 gatefold reissue is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, remastered from analogue tape by Bernie Grundman under the supervision of Donald Fagen. With iconic tracks like “Deacon Blues,” “Peg,” and the sprawling title cut “Aja,” the album showcases the duo’s perfectionist production, cryptic lyricism, and elite session musicianship.

Artist Overview

Steely Dan — the brainchild of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen — redefined studio artistry in the ’70s. Aja represents their peak: a seamless blend of jazz harmony, pop accessibility, and lyrical enigma. Its influence spans genres, inspiring artists from Daft Punk to Thundercat, and remains a benchmark for sonic excellence.

Track Listing
Side A
A1. Black Cow – 5:03
A2. Aja – 13:23
A3. Deacon Blues – 7:27

Side B
B1. Peg – 3:52
B2. Home At Last – 5:34
B3. I Got The News – 4:58
B4. Josie – 4:30