Tracklist
| A1 | Aja |
| A2 | Deacon Blues |
| A3 | Josie |
| B1 | Black Cow |
| B2 | I Got The News |
| B3 | Peg |
| B4 | Home At Last |
Credits
- Producer – Gary Katz
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, Gat) | ABC Records | AB 1006 | US | 1977 |
| CAB 5225 | Steely Dan | Aja (Cass, Album) | ABC Records | CAB 5225 | UK | Unknown |
| 811 745-2 | Steely Dan | Aja (CD, Album, RE, RM) | MCA Records | 811 745-2 | Europe | 1999 |
| UICY-75768 | Steely Dan | Aja (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, Pap) | Geffen Records | UICY-75768 | Japan | 2013 |
| AA 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, RE) | MCA Records | AA 1006 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
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.
- Manufactured By – Cisco Music, Inc.
- Marketed By – Cisco Music, Inc.
- Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Geffen Records
- Copyright (c) – Geffen Records
- Mastered At – AcousTech Mastering
- Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
Credits
- Engineer – Al Schmitt, Bill Schnee, Elliot Scheiner
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Ed Rack, Joe Bellamy, Ken Klinger, Lenise Bent, Linda Tyler, Ron Pangaliman
- Engineer [Executive Engineer] – Roger Nichols
- Mastered By [Cisco Music LP] – Kevin Gray, Robert Pincus
- Mastered By [Original LP] – Bernie Grundman
- Producer – Gary Katz
Notes
30th Anniversary All-Analog HQ-180 LPManufactured & Marketed By Cisco Music, Inc, Courtesy Geffen Records Under License From Universal Music Enterprises.
Packaged in a gatefold cover with a lyrics/credits inner sleeve.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): CLP-1006-A MR RECORD & DR GROOVE @ ATM 14813.1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): CLP-1006-B MR RECORD & DR GROOVE @ ATM 14813.2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, Gat) | ABC Records | AB 1006 | US | 1977 |
| CAB 5225 | Steely Dan | Aja (Cass, Album) | ABC Records | CAB 5225 | UK | Unknown |
| 811 745-2 | Steely Dan | Aja (CD, Album, RE, RM) | MCA Records | 811 745-2 | Europe | 1999 |
| UICY-75768 | Steely Dan | Aja (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, Pap) | Geffen Records | UICY-75768 | Japan | 2013 |
| AA 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, RE) | MCA Records | AA 1006 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Black Cow | 5:10 |
| A2 | Aja | 8:00 |
| A3 | Deacon Blues | 7:36 |
| B1 | Peg | 4:00 |
| B2 | Home At Last | 5:35 |
| B3 | I Got The News | 5:07 |
| B4 | Josie | 4:30 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – ABC Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – ABC Records, Inc.
- Marketed By – Anchor Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – The Village Recorder
- Recorded At – Producers Workshop
- Recorded At – Warner Bros. Recording Studios
- Recorded At – ABC Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Sound Labs, Hollywood
- Recorded At – A&R Studios
- Mastered At – A&M Studios
- Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse
- Published By – Anchor Music Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By, Conductor [Horns] – Tom Scott
- Art Direction – OZ Studios
- Backing Vocals – Clydie King (tracks: A1, A3, B3), Michael McDonald (tracks: B1, B3), Paul Griffin, Rebecca Louis (tracks: A1, B3), Sherlie Matthews (tracks: A1, A3, B3), Timothy B. Schmit (tracks: A2, B2, B4), Venetta Fields (tracks: A1, A3, B3)
- Bass – Chuck Rainey (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B4)
- Brass – Chuck Findley, Lou McCreary*, Slyde Hyde
- Clavinet – Don Grolnick (tracks: B1), Joe Sample (tracks: A1, A2)
- Composed By, Bass, Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Walter Becker (tracks: A2, A3 to B4)
- Composed By, Lead Vocals, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals – Donald Fagen
- Design – Geoff Weslen, Patricia Mitsui
- Drums – Bernard Purdie (tracks: A3, B2), Ed Greene (tracks: B3), Jim Keltner (tracks: B4), Paul Humphrey (tracks: A1), Rick Marotta (tracks: B1), Steve Gadd (tracks: A2)
- Electric Piano – Joe Sample (tracks: A1, A2), Paul Griffin (tracks: B1), Victor Feldman
- Engineer – Al Schmitt, Bill Schnee, Elliot Scheiner, Roger Nichols
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ed Rack, Joe Bellamy, Ken Klinger, Lenise Bent, Linda Tyler, Ron Pangaliman
- Executive-Producer – Roger Nichols
- Guitar – Dean Parks (tracks: B3, B4), Denny Dias (tracks: A2), Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour (tracks: A3), Steve Khan (tracks: B1), Walter Becker (tracks: A2, A3 to B4)
- Guitar [Solo] – Jay Graydon (tracks: B1), Larry Carlton, Walter Becker (tracks: A2, A3 to B4)
- Lacquer Cut By – ALLEN*
- Liner Notes – Michael Phalen, Steve Diener
- Lyricon – Tom Scott (tracks: B1)
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Percussion – Gary Coleman (tracks: B1), Jim Keltner, Victor Feldman
- Photography By [Cover] – Hideki Fujii
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Dorothy A. White*
- Piano – Michael Omartian (tracks: A2), Victor Feldman
- Producer – Gary Katz
- Saxophone – Bill Perkins, Jackie Kelso, Plas Johnson
- Saxophone [Tenor] – Pete Christlieb (tracks: A3), Tom Scott (tracks: A1), Wayne Shorter (tracks: A2)
- Saxophone, Flute – Jim Horn
- Vibraphone – Victor Feldman
Notes
An ABC Records USA Recording. Marketed by Anchor Records Ltd. ℗ & © 1977.Recorded at Village Recorders, West L.A.; Producers Workshop, Hollywood; Warner Bros North Hollywood Recording Studios; ABC Recording Studios; Sound Labs, Hollywood; A&R Studios, N.Y.C.
Lyrics on inner sleeve.
Made in the UK.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Runout A-side, etching): ABCL 5225 A3 ALLEN
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Runout B-side, etching): ABCL 5225 B3 ALLEN
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 Runout A-side, etching): ABCL-5225-A-1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 Runout B-side, etching): ABCL-5225-B-1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Runout A-side, etching): ABCL 5225-A-4
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Runout B-side, etching): ABCL-5225-B-3 ALLEN
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 Runout A-side, etching:): ABCL 5225 A2
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 Runout B-side, etching):): ABCL 5225 B2
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Other (Backcover): (AB 1006)
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, Gat) | ABC Records | AB 1006 | US | 1977 |
| 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 |
| AA 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, RE) | MCA Records | AA 1006 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Black CowBacking Vocals – Clydie King, Rebecca Louis, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta FieldsBass – Chuck RaineyClavinet – Joe SampleDrums – Paul HumphreyElectric Piano – Victor FeldmanGuitar – Larry CarltonLead Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenTenor Saxophone – Tom Scott |
5:07 |
| A2 | AjaBacking Vocals – Timothy B. SchmitBass – Chuck RaineyDrums – Steve GaddElectric Piano – Joe SampleGuitar – Denny Dias, Larry Carlton, Walter BeckerLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenPercussion – Victor FeldmanPiano – Michael OmartianTenor Saxophone – Wayne Shorter |
7:56 |
| A3 | Deacon BluesBacking Vocals – Clydie King, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta FieldsBass – Walter BeckerDrums – Bernard PurdieElectric Piano – Victor FeldmanGuitar – Larry Carlton, Lee RitenourLead Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald FagenTenor Saxophone – Pete Christlieb |
7:26 |
| B1 | PegBacking Vocals – Michael McDonald, Paul GriffinBass – Chuck RaineyClavinet – Don GrolnickDrums – Rick MarottaElectric Piano – Paul GriffinGuitar – Steve KhanGuitar [Solo] – Jay GraydonLead Vocals – Donald FagenLyricon – Tom ScottPercussion – Gary Coleman, Victor Feldman |
3:58 |
| B2 | Home At LastBacking 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 NewsBacking 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 | JosieBacking Vocals – Timothy B. SchmitBass – Chuck RaineyDrums, Percussion – Jim KeltnerElectric Piano – Victor FeldmanGuitar – Dean Parks, Larry CarltonGuitar [Solo] – Walter BeckerLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Donald Fagen |
4:30 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – ABC Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – ABC Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Published By – ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc.
- Recorded At – The Village Recorder
- Recorded At – Producers Workshop
- Recorded At – Warner Bros. Recording Studios
- Recorded At – ABC Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Sound Labs, Hollywood
- Recorded At – A&R Studios
- Mastered At – A&M Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Horns] – Tom Scott
- Engineer – Al Schmitt, Bill Schnee, Elliot Scheiner, Roger Nichols
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ed Rack, Joe Bellamy, Ken Klinger, Lenise Bent, Linda Tyler, Ron Pangaliman
- Engineer [Executive] – Roger Nichols
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Producer – Gary Katz
- Sleeve Notes – Michael Phalen, Steve Diener
- Written-By – Donald Fagen, Walter Becker
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, Gat) | ABC Records | AB 1006 | US | 1977 |
| CAB 5225 | Steely Dan | Aja (Cass, Album) | ABC Records | CAB 5225 | UK | Unknown |
| 811 745-2 | Steely Dan | Aja (CD, Album, RE, RM) | MCA Records | 811 745-2 | Europe | 1999 |
| UICY-75768 | Steely Dan | Aja (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, Pap) | Geffen Records | UICY-75768 | Japan | 2013 |
| AA 1006 | Steely Dan | Aja (LP, Album, RE) | MCA Records | AA 1006 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
