Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill Vinyl

Artist: Steely Dan

Title: Can't Buy A Thrill

Label: MCA Records

Catalogue Number: MCL 1769

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1972

Pressing Year: UK MCA Reissue

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Can't Buy A Thrill is the outstanding debut studio album by Steely Dan and the record that introduced the distinctive songwriting partnership of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.

Originally released in 1972, the album blends rock, jazz, pop and sophisticated studio production to create the unmistakable sound that would define Steely Dan's remarkable career.

Featuring the classics Do It Again, Reelin' In The Years and Dirty Work, alongside standout tracks including Midnite Cruiser, Kings, Only A Fool Would Say That and Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me), Can't Buy A Thrill remains one of the most acclaimed debut albums of the 1970s.

Pressing Notes

UK MCA Records reissue, catalogue number MCL 1769.

This copy features the MCL 1769 A2 / MCL 1769 B3 matrix combination. The documented A2 variant carries an earlier ABCL 5024 A2 matrix which has been crossed out and replaced with the later MCL 1769 catalogue reference.

This indicates that the pressing was produced using existing UK metalwork associated with the earlier ABC catalogue issue before being reidentified for release under the MCA MCL series.

Although not an original 1972 UK first pressing, this is an interesting UK analogue reissue with links to earlier UK mastering and production metalwork.

Track Listing

Side One

Do It Again
Dirty Work
Kings
Midnite Cruiser
Only A Fool Would Say That

Side Two

Reelin' In The Years
Fire In The Hole
Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me)
Change Of The Guard
Turn That Heartbeat Over Again
Matrix / Runout

Side One: MCL 1769 A2

Side Two: MCL 1769 B3

Additional Information
UK MCA reissue
MCA Records
Catalogue number MCL 1769
A2 / B3 matrix combination
Earlier ABC catalogue matrix associated with the Side One metalwork
33⅓ RPM LP
Steely Dan's debut studio album
Produced by Gary Katz
Features Do It Again
Includes Reelin' In The Years
Features Dirty Work
Includes Midnite Cruiser and Only A Fool Would Say That
Classic jazz rock and pop rock album
Collectible UK analogue pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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