Steely Dan – Can't Buy A Thrill (LP, 1972, ABC Records ABCX-758, Stereo, Gatefold, Santa Maria/Terre Haute Variant)

Why This Record Matters
Can't Buy A Thrill was Steely Dan’s debut album, introducing the songwriting partnership of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and the meticulous studio approach that would define the group’s catalog. “Do It Again” and “Reelin' In The Years” became major early hits, while “Dirty Work” developed into one of the album’s most enduring tracks. Produced by Gary Katz and engineered by Roger Nichols at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles, the album established the musical and production partnership behind Steely Dan’s classic 1970s run.

Collector Note
This is a 1972 U.S. ABC Records ABCX-758 stereo gatefold pressing with the original black-and-silver label design. The supplied Variant 1 runouts, ABCX-758-A 1A Sx and T1 ABCX 758-B-1, identify the Santa Maria/Terre Haute pressing configuration, with Sx associated with Santa Maria and the Side B metalwork originating from Terre Haute. This strong VG copy is housed in a VG+ gatefold and includes the original inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Strong VG.
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Label: ABC Records
Catalog Number: ABCX-758
Country: US
Released: September 1972
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ABCX-758-A 1A Sx
Side B: T1 ABCX 758-B-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Do It Again – 5:56
A2 Dirty Work – 3:08
A3 Kings – 3:45
A4 Midnite Cruiser – 4:09
A5 Only A Fool Would Say That – 2:54

Side B
B1 Reelin' In The Years – 4:35
B2 Fire In The Hole – 3:26
B3 Brooklyn – 4:20
B4 Change Of The Guard – 3:28
B5 Turn That Heartbeat Over Again – 4:58

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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