Steely Dan Countdown to Ecstasy Vinyl LP ABCX-779 1973 My Old School + Insert

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Steely Dan Countdown to Ecstasy Vinyl LP - ABC ABCX-779 (1973) VG+ First Pressing with Lyrics Insert with My Old School, Bodhisattva
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Gatefold cover is solid with good color, light wear. Includes original ABC inner sleeve.
Countdown to Ecstasy is the second studio album by Steely Dan, released by ABC Records in 1973. After the departure of vocalist David Palmer from Steely Dan, the group recorded the album with Donald Fagen singing lead on every track.
Although the album was a critical success, it failed to generate a hit single in the United States, and consequently only charted at number 35 on the Billboard chart, though it was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1978. The album has received perfect scores from music critics in numerous retrospective reviews.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic found Countdown to Ecstasy to be "riskier" musically than the band's debut album, and called the songs "rich with either musical or lyrical detail that Steely Dan's album rock or art rock contemporaries couldn't hope to match."
Track listing
A1 Bodhisattva 5:16 A2 Razor Boy   4:10 A3 The Boston Rag 5:48 A4 Your Gold Teeth 7:30
B1 Show Biz Kids   5:21 B2 My Old School   4:46 B3 Pearl Of The Quarter 3:55 B4 King Of The World 5:03
Steely Dan Denny Dias – guitar Jeff "Skunk" Baxter – guitar, pedal steel guitar Walter Becker – electric bass guitar, harmonica, backing vocals Jim Hodder – drums, percussion, backing vocals Donald Fagen – piano, electric piano, synthesizer, lead vocals, backing vocals
Additional musicians Sherlie Matthews (5,6), Myrna Matthews (5,6), Patricia Hall (5,6), David Palmer, Royce Jones, James Rolleston, Michael Fennelly – backing vocals Lanny Morgan, Bill Perkins, Ernie Watts, Johnny Rotella – saxophone (6) Victor Feldman – vibraphone, marimba, percussion Ray Brown – string bass (2) Rick Derringer – slide guitar (5) Ben Benay – acoustic guitar _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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