Steely Dan – Aja LP (1977) Original U.S. First Pressing "AB" Matrix Santa Maria
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Description
The Crown Jewel of Jazz-Rock.Up for sale is a certified, highly coveted 1977 U.S. original first pressing of Steely Dan’s masterpiece, Aja. This is not a reissue or a later "AA" catalog pressing—this is a true "AB-1006" rarity from the initial, explosive release window in September 1977.
Why This Copy Matters (The "AB-1006" History):When Aja launched, ABC Records originally priced it at $7.98 (the "AB" prefix). Only two weeks later, due to the album's massive success, they hiked the price to $8.98, changing the prefix to "AA." Finding an authentic "AB-1006" copy means you are holding one of the very first batches to leave the production line before the corporate price hike.
Technical Specifications & Dead Wax:This record is a verified Columbia Records Pressing Plant (Santa Maria, CA) pressing. Collectors prize these pressings for their superior vinyl formula and silent backgrounds, and this copy delivers.Catalog Number: ABC Records – AB-1006Matrix / Runout (Side 1): 1S AB 1006(RE-3)-A 1̶A̶ 1DNote: This specific matrix includes the "RE-3" (Revision 3) code—the final, perfectionist master approved by Becker and Fagen. The etched 1D indicates this was pressed during the high-volume run where the factory master plate was transitioned to the fresh 4th mother plate.Matrix / Runout (Side 2): 2 S AB 1006(RE-3)-B 1ANote: The "1A" on Side 2 is the ultimate collector’s find, as it was stamped from the very first production mother plate iteration.Condition:Vinyl: Excellent/Near Mint/VG+Sleeve: VG Terms of Sale:This item is listed as Buy It Now / Best Offer. I am open to reasonable offers from serious collectors.Item will be shipped securely in professional record mailers with added stiffeners to ensure it arrives in the condition described.A Note to My Buyers:
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