Aja

1977

ABC Records #YX-8114-AB. Japanese pressing

1xLP, Gatefold,   gloss insert with Japanese insert, and wonderful obi

 Whether you are a Steely Dan fan, or not, 'Aja' was a significant part of the 70's landscape (well the 20th Century). This is a boomer right-of-passage album, spectacular  musicianship, rich and inviting songs....yes, they are a reflection of the times but is still one of the finest audiophile albums out there.

A small price to pay for admission to boomer heaven. If you are a fantasist then you will no doubt have one, or several original pressings, then you need a magical Japanese copy such as this to compare.

This is a very hard-to-find super clean Japanese FIRST PRESSING. Very expensive in Japan. Would suggest this is from a pre-digital source and the difference is there. Judge for yourself.

Condition

I cannot begin to tell you how good this pressing sounds....truly magical and spectacular. What more could anyone want. 

Quiet, superb soundstage, just so beautifully nuanced and detailed. Will be hard to replace. Is this a definitive copy? Pristine vinyl, what else would you expect from OnVinyl?

Sleeve lovely in shiny black with obi, and nice weight. Sorry about reflections in photos.