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Steely Dan The Royal Scam Vinyl LP - ABC ABCD 931 VG+ First Pressing (1976)  with Kid Charlemagne, The Fez, Haitian Divorce
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is strong with good color and no splits. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
The Royal Scam is the fifth studio album by Steely Dan. It was produced by Gary Katz and was originally released by ABC Records in 1976. The Royal Scam features more prominent guitar work than the prior Steely Dan album, Katy Lied, which had been the first without founding guitarist Jeff Baxter. Guitarists on the recording include Walter Becker, Denny Dias, Larry Carlton, Elliott Randall and Dean Parks.
In common with other Steely Dan albums, The Royal Scam is littered with cryptic allusions to people and events both real and fictional. In a BBC interview in 2000, Becker and Fagen revealed that "Kid Charlemagne" is loosely based on Owsley Stanley, the notorious drug "chef" who was famous for manufacturing hallucinogenic compounds, and that "Caves of Altamira", based on a book by Hans Baumann, is about the loss of innocence, the narrative about a visitor to the Cave of Altamira who registers his astonishment at the prehistoric drawings. 
The album went gold and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200. The album was re-issued by MCA Records in 1979 following the sale of the ABC Records label to MCA.
Tracklist
A1Kid Charlemagne4:38 A2The Caves Of Altamira3:33 A3Don't Take Me Alive4:18 A4Sign In Stranger4:22 A5The Fez3:59
B1Green Earrings4:05 B2Haitian Divorce5:50 B3Everything You Did3:54 B4The Royal Scam6:31
Steely Dan Donald Fagen – keyboards, vocals, background vocals Walter Becker – bass guitar, guitar
Additional musicians Paul Griffin – keyboards Don Grolnick – keyboards Denny Dias – guitar Larry Carlton – guitar Dean Parks – guitar Elliott Randall – guitar Jim Horn – saxophone Plas Johnson – saxophone John Klemmer – saxophone Chuck Findley – trumpet Bob Findley – horn Dick Hyde – horn, trombone Chuck Rainey – bass Rick Marotta – drums ("Don't Take Me Alive", "Everything You Did") Bernard Purdie – drums (all other tracks) Gary Coleman – percussion Victor Feldman – percussion, keyboards Timothy B. Schmit – background vocals Venetta Fields – background vocals Clydie King – background vocals Sherlie Matthews – background vocals Michael McDonald – background vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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