{"product_id":"steely-dan-countdown-to-ecstacy-vinyl","title":"Steely Dan - Countdown To Ecstacy Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Steely Dan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Countdown To Ecstasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: ABC Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: ABCX 779\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1973 US Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountdown To Ecstasy is the second studio album by Steely Dan and the first to feature the band's original touring line-up. Released in 1973, the album expanded upon the jazz-rock sound of Can't Buy A Thrill, introducing more sophisticated arrangements, complex harmonies and the distinctive songwriting partnership of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Although it wasn't an immediate commercial success, it has since become one of the band's most acclaimed recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing classic tracks including Bodhisattva, Razor Boy, The Boston Rag, Your Gold Teeth, Show Biz Kids, My Old School, Pearl Of The Quarter and King Of The World, the album is widely regarded as a landmark of jazz rock and sophisticated 1970s songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1973 US pressing on ABC Records, catalogue number ABCX 779.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Gary Katz and recorded at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles, the album showcases the full original Steely Dan band before Becker and Fagen transitioned to a studio-only project. Original ABC pressings are highly prized by collectors for their warm analogue sound and remain the preferred vintage edition of this classic album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBodhisattva\u003cbr\u003e\nRazor Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Boston Rag\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Gold Teeth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow Biz Kids\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Old School\u003cbr\u003e\nPearl Of The Quarter\u003cbr\u003e\nKing Of The World\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1973 US pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nABC Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number ABCX 779\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Gary Katz\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Bodhisattva\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Razor Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures The Boston Rag\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Show Biz Kids\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures My Old School\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes King Of The World\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic jazz rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Steely Dan vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original ABC pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354217554293,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/A08965CE-3929-4280-9BCA-955D7400BB29.jpg?v=1784037198","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/steely-dan-countdown-to-ecstacy-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}