Steely Dan – Can't Buy A Thrill
Label: |
Universal Music Special Markets – B0035166-01 |
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Series: |
UHQR by Analogue Productions |
Format: |
Box Set
, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered
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Country: |
US |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Rock |
Style: |
Pop Rock |
Tracklist
| A1 | Do It Again | 5:56 | |
| A2 | Dirty Work | 3:08 | |
| B1 | Kings | 3:45 | |
| B2 | Midnite Cruiser | 4:09 | |
| B3 | Only A Fool Would Say That | 2:54 | |
| C1 | Reelin' In The Years | 4:35 | |
| C2 | Fire In The Hole | 3:26 | |
| D1 | Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me) | 4:20 | |
| D2 | Change Of The Guard | 3:38 | |
| D3 | Turn That Heartbeat Over Again | 4:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Universal Music Enterprises
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Copyright © – UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Pressed By – Quality Record Pressings
- Printed By – Stoughton Printing Co.
- Recorded At – The Village Recorder
- Lacquer Cut At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Credits
- Backing Vocals – David Palmer (4)
- Backing Vocals, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Electric Piano [Electrio Piano], Organ [Plastic (YC-30) Organ] – Donald Fagen
- Cover [Cover Design], Design [Cover Design] – Robert Lockart
- Design [Additional Design By] – James Wolf (4)
- Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Jim Hodder
- Electric Bass, Backing Vocals – Walter Becker
- Engineer – Roger Nichols
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Tim Weston
- Flugelhorn – Snooky Young
- Guitar, Electric Sitar – Denny Dias
- Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar – Jeff "Skunk" Baxter*
- Lacquer Cut By, Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Lead Vocals – Donald Fagen (tracks: A1, B1, B3 to C2, D2, D3)
- Liner Notes [Can't Buy A Thrill Insert] – Donald Fagen
- Liner Notes [Jacket] – Tristan Fabriani
- Liner Notes [UHQR Certificate] – Chad Kassem
- Liner Notes [With The Help Of - Can't Buy A Thrill Insert] – Fred Kaplan
- Percussion – Victor Feldman
- Plated By – Stan Bishop
- Producer [Produced By] – Gary Katz
- Producer [UHQR Series Produced By] – Chad Kassem
- Songwriter [All Songs Written By] – W. Becker*
- Tenor Saxophone – Jerome Richardson
Notes
[Acoustic Sounds release page]
45 RPM LP release limited to 20,000 numbered copies
Mastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using 200-gram Clarity Vinyl®
Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!
Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing
[Packaging]
Housed in a slipcase with a wooden dowel spine. The slipcase contains a dual pocket gatefold jacket which has a gold foil individual number on the back. Lyrics are printed on the gatefold interior. Separate to the jacket, each disc comes in a 'Quality Record Pressings' rice paper inner sleeve, which are inside a clear plastic protective sleeve.
Other inclusions are: 'Can't Buy A Thrill' 12" x 12" 4-page insert featuring new liner notes by Donald Fagen helped by Fred Kaplan, images of the original tapes and credits; two 12" x 12" 4-page inserts - 'UHQR Technical Specifications Manual' and an Acoustic Sounds Catalog; and a 4-page 8.5" x 5.5" UHQR Certificate.
There are two stickers on the shrink-wrap front - circular '100% Analog Masters' and rectangular hype for 'The Analoque Productions Guarantee'. On the shrink-wrap back is a barcode sticker with the internal catalog number 'AUHQR 0009-45'.
[Box back, gatefold sleeve back and 'Can't Buy A Thrill' insert]
A Geffen Records release; ℗1972 ©2022 UMG Recordings, Inc. Manufactured by Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
[Gatefold back]
Recorded at: The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, California
[Labels]
A Geffen Records release; ℗1972 ©2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
['Can't Buy A Thrill' insert]
Originally released November 1972
Recorded at: The Village Recorder, Los Angeles
[UHQR Certificate]
Analogue Productions produced this Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR) certified to be one of only
20,000
Limited-edition custom pressings
Pressed October 2022 at Quality Record Pressings, Salina, Kansas
Track D1 is titled 'Brooklyn' on the label and gatefold interior.
Credits appear on the back of both the gatefold jacket and 'Can't Buy A Thrill' insert. Where there are differences for the same role the latter version is used.
45 RPM LP release limited to 20,000 numbered copies
Mastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using 200-gram Clarity Vinyl®
Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!
Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing
[Packaging]
Housed in a slipcase with a wooden dowel spine. The slipcase contains a dual pocket gatefold jacket which has a gold foil individual number on the back. Lyrics are printed on the gatefold interior. Separate to the jacket, each disc comes in a 'Quality Record Pressings' rice paper inner sleeve, which are inside a clear plastic protective sleeve.
Other inclusions are: 'Can't Buy A Thrill' 12" x 12" 4-page insert featuring new liner notes by Donald Fagen helped by Fred Kaplan, images of the original tapes and credits; two 12" x 12" 4-page inserts - 'UHQR Technical Specifications Manual' and an Acoustic Sounds Catalog; and a 4-page 8.5" x 5.5" UHQR Certificate.
There are two stickers on the shrink-wrap front - circular '100% Analog Masters' and rectangular hype for 'The Analoque Productions Guarantee'. On the shrink-wrap back is a barcode sticker with the internal catalog number 'AUHQR 0009-45'.
[Box back, gatefold sleeve back and 'Can't Buy A Thrill' insert]
A Geffen Records release; ℗1972 ©2022 UMG Recordings, Inc. Manufactured by Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
[Gatefold back]
Recorded at: The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, California
[Labels]
A Geffen Records release; ℗1972 ©2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
['Can't Buy A Thrill' insert]
Originally released November 1972
Recorded at: The Village Recorder, Los Angeles
[UHQR Certificate]
Analogue Productions produced this Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR) certified to be one of only
20,000
Limited-edition custom pressings
Pressed October 2022 at Quality Record Pressings, Salina, Kansas
Track D1 is titled 'Brooklyn' on the label and gatefold interior.
Credits appear on the back of both the gatefold jacket and 'Can't Buy A Thrill' insert. Where there are differences for the same role the latter version is used.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text on sticker): 7 53088 09457 6
- Barcode (Scanned from sticker, UPC-A): 753088094576
- Other (Text on barcode sticker): AUHQR 0009-45
- Matrix / Runout: B0035166-01 LP01
- Matrix / Runout: B0035166-01 LP02
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): Bernie Grundman APP 134-45-A (RE-6)
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): Bernie Grundman APP 134-45-B (RE 3)
- Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): Bernie Grundman APP 134-45-C (RE 3)
- Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): Bernie Grundman APP 134-45-D (RE 3)
Other Versions (5 of 330)
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Can't Buy A Thrill (LP, Album, Gatefold) | Probe | 1C 062-93 881 | 1972 | |||
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Can't Buy A Thrill (LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold) | ABC Records | ABCX 758, ABCX-758 | US | 1972 | ||
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Can't Buy A Thrill (LP, Album, Gatefold) | ABC Records | ABCX-758 | Canada | 1972 | ||
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Can't Buy A Thrill (LP, Album, True Sound Pressing, Gatefold) | ABC Records | ABCX-758 | US | 1972 | ||
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Can't Buy A Thrill (LP, Album, Gatefold) | ABC Records | ABCX-758 | US | 1972 |
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Reviews
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I’ve been contemplating the purchase of these Steely Dan UHQR pressings since thy were announced but I’m cheap and was waiting to pick one up second hand or discounted but that never happened, instead my eldest son got me “can’t buy a thrill” for Christmas 🎄.
Awesome packaging as usual from Analogue Productions but for $150 it better be. I was a little disappointed that both LP’s were packaged together in an inner sleeve inside of an outer sleeve while the actual record sleeve itself was unprotected. You would think that some foam protection would have been in order like the MOFI boxes to protect these beauties from delivery handlers? That being said everything was in place. I cleaned disc 1 and dropped the needle and after “”do it again” and into “dirty work” I started hearing popping, needles to say I was not happy. I removed the LP and gave it another cleaning and that seemed to remedy things. Disc 2 was excellent, no pops or clicks. Both LPs were flat and sound excellent. The only question that still remains for myself is are these albums really worth their high asking price of $150?
Cheers. -
Can anyone confirm or deny if this version has the audible issue with the master tape on track 7, “Fire In The Hole” that’s present on other releases cut from this tape. -
This is a fantastic pressing. The instrument separation alone is far and away the best I’ve ever heard compared to two other versions I own including an original pressing. That being said, has anybody else noticed pronounced sibilance in a couple of areas on side two? Primarily on Kings and Midnight Cruiser? More specifically on the word “sung” in the line “and though we sung his fame” toward the end of Kings after the solos? It’s ear piercing. Perhaps a couple of other moments here and there but not all the time, by any means. I’ve listened with a MM cart and a Hana SL MC cart. It’s definitely more pronounced on the Hana (logically). I’ve tried different loading and gain settings to no avail. Anyone else notice this? Sounds like something in the original recording to me.
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I have recent nostalgia for this album as I only just discovered SD in the past 5 years. It was during a family vacation to Orange County during a cruise down Pacific Coast Highway. And man I fell hard for the mambo-rock opener.
I listened to more. Learned more about them and their commitment to making the best sounding music possible. Their perfectionism. That’s not lost on me. Some of my favorite bands have that same problem. I respect it.
Fast forward to 2022 when Analogue Productions announced they were reissuing all of their albums. I preordered them all. Haven’t been disappointed yet. We’re lucky to have Chad get his hands on all these amazing catalogs. They give them the treatment they deserve.
I won’t bother reviewing the copy itself. Everything everyone had said about it is true. -
I have recent nostalgia for this album as I only just discovered SD in the past 5 years. It was during a family vacation to Orange County during a cruise down Pacific Coast Highway. And man I fell hard for the mambo-rock opener.
I listened to more. Learned more about them and their commitment to making the best sounding music possible. Their perfectionism. That’s not lost on me. Some of my favorite bands have that same problem. I respect it.
Fast forward to 2022 when Analogue Productions announced they were reissuing all of their albums. I preordered them all. Haven’t been disappointed yet. We’re lucky to have Chad get his hands on all these amazing catalogs. They give them the treatment they deserve.
I won’t bother reviewing the copy itself. Everything everyone had said about it is true. -
Here to echo what basically everyone else has said: absolutely flawless. Pristine sound, such revealing detail and clarity. Instrumental separation is second to none -- I have the first 3 SD albums on UHQR and this has to be the best sounding one so far. Incredible, pick it up while you can. -
My 1st UHQR recording and what an experience. The disc is so quiet. Honestly the best sounding recording of anything I own.
Expensive yes but hey you spare no expense for such quality. The 1st of many more to add.
(Rega P8, Apheta 3 cart, Perreaux P350, Perreaux Audiant 80i pre-amp, Goldenear Triton 1s) -
From the moment Donald's vocals kicked in on "Do It Again", I knew I was in for a treat - I was not disappointed. Honestly incredible. I heard new details in virtually every tune. If you can find it for a decent price, I strongly recommend it. -
Edited 5 months agoI guess I decided I really wanted this one when I caved to Countdown to Ecstasy UHQR which I thought is excellent. This one perhaps is not quite up to CtE SQ, but it is sure good. Better than my early Canadian press & much better than the Can't Buy a Thrill Ume which I do not like.
(Rega RP6 with Ortofon Black LvB250 cart through McIntosh MA5200 amp & Axiom M60 v2 speakers.) -
Edited one year agoI'm just here to say all the superlatives apply. And my rig is nothing special: solid-state Mac amp, NAD table, Bronze Ortofon. Basic stuff. This thing shimmers. Stunning detail.
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