{"product_id":"steely-dan-aja-180g-remastered-vinyl-lp","title":"Steely Dan – Aja (180g Remastered Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAja\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sixth studio album from legendary American jazz-rock band \u003cstrong\u003eSteely Dan\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released in 1977. Widely regarded as one of the finest albums of the 1970s, \u003cem\u003eAja\u003c\/em\u003e represents the creative peak of songwriting duo \u003cstrong\u003eDonald Fagen\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Becker\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining sophisticated jazz harmonies, immaculate studio production and infectious rock and pop melodies. Its extraordinary musicianship and timeless sound have made it an essential album for both music lovers and vinyl collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven-track album features some of Steely Dan's most celebrated recordings, including \u003cstrong\u003eDeacon Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePeg\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJosie\u003c\/strong\u003e and the magnificent title track \u003cstrong\u003eAja\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other highlights include the funky opening song \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Cow\u003c\/strong\u003e, the soulful \u003cstrong\u003eHome at Last\u003c\/strong\u003e and the jazz-influenced \u003cstrong\u003eI Got the News\u003c\/strong\u003e. From intricate instrumental passages to unforgettable vocal melodies, every track demonstrates the band's remarkable attention to musical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by longtime collaborator \u003cstrong\u003eGary Katz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAja\u003c\/em\u003e features an extraordinary collection of session musicians, including \u003cstrong\u003eWayne Shorter\u003c\/strong\u003e on saxophone, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Gadd\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums, \u003cstrong\u003eLarry Carlton\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitar and \u003cstrong\u003eChuck Rainey\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass. Fagen and Becker drew on the talents of nearly 40 musicians during the recording sessions, carefully crafting a sophisticated sound that blends jazz fusion, funk, soft rock and rhythm and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the height of Steely Dan's commercial and creative success, \u003cem\u003eAja\u003c\/em\u003e became the band's best-selling studio album and earned widespread critical acclaim. The album won the \u003cstrong\u003eGrammy Award for Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its exceptional production quality. Its combination of musical complexity, accessible songwriting and pristine sound has made it a favourite among audiophiles and one of the most influential recordings of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis official \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Geffen Records remastered edition\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete original album on a single \u003cstrong\u003e180g black vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed in a \u003cstrong\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remastered by acclaimed mastering engineer \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Grundman\u003c\/strong\u003e from an \u003cstrong\u003eanalogue, non-EQ'd tape copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pressing offers a carefully prepared presentation of the album's richly detailed arrangements, dynamic performances and celebrated studio sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steely Dan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g Remastered Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz Rock \/ Jazz Fusion \/ Soft Rock \/ Classic Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Reissue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 Remastered Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Records:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gatefold Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gary Katz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemastering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bernie Grundman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastering Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analogue, Non-EQ'd Tape Copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geffen Records \/ Universal Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B0035028-01 \/ 4535963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 602445359639\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+Black+Cow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBlack Cow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+Aja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+Deacon+Blues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDeacon Blues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+Peg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePeg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+Home+At+Last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHome at Last\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+I+Got+The+News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eI Got the News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Steely+Dan+Josie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eJosie\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steely Dan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53694343577889,"sku":"602445359639","price":51.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/aja_700x700_5fde5cb9-d3fc-4a19-b76b-2932ddee8fc0.webp?v=1791506107","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/steely-dan-aja-180g-remastered-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}