Steely Dan Aja AB 1006 ABC Records True First Press No Barcode 1977 LP

Sold Date: February 20, 2024
Start Date: February 1, 2024
Final Price: $60.00 (USD)
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This Steely Dan Aja LP is a must-have for fans of both rock and jazz music. Released in 1977 by ABC Records, this true first pressing (AB-1006) comes in a cardboard sleeve and features original inner sleeve and cover. The vinyl itself is in very good plus (VG+) condition, with no scratches or damage. This 12" LP has a speed of 33 RPM and is in stereo format. The record label is ABC Records and the catalog number is AB-1006. The inlay and sleeve grading are also Very good plus (VG+). The album includes hits like "Peg" and "Deacon Blues" and is a perfect addition to any vinyl record collection. 
Beautiful copy of Steely Dan's 1977 masterpiece LP, Aja, on ABC AB-1006, a rare true first pressing, later repressed as AA-1006. First pressings have catalog # AB-1006. "AB" prefix in catalog # was an ABC label price code, and approximately two weeks after the release of the album, the price was raised $1.00 and subsequent pressings were issued as catalog # AA-1006.

Record grading rubric

- M - Never opened and never played!

- NM - No skipping, scratches, background noise, popping or stains/marks!

- EX - No skipping, One or two scratches, background noise, popping or stains/marks!

- VG+ - No skipping, No background noise or popping! Slight scratches or stains/marks.

- VG - No skipping, slight background noise, popping, scratches or stains/marks.

- VG- - No skipping, some background noise or popping, scratches or stains/marks.

- G+ - No skipping, significant background noise, popping, scratches or stains/marks.

- G - Not for playing but, can be used as a display piece or collectors item.