Vinyl pressings
by Steely Dan · 1977
Aja was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
51 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 22 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
1 S AB 1006(RE-3)-A 1C A1 5Runout side A, variant 1
1 S AB 1006(RE-3)-B 1ARunout side B, variant 1
2 S AB 1006(RE-3)-A 1A A4Runout side A, variant 2
1 S AB 1006(RE-3)-B-1A C8Runout side B, variant 2
AA-1006-A (1) 1-1 [SRC logo stamp]Side A runout
AA-1006-B (1) 1-1 [SRC logo stamp]Side B runout
AA-1006-A SPSide A label
AA-1006-B SPSide B label
1S AA1006-A (RE-4) 1CSide A runout, variant 1
2S AA 1006-B (RE-4) 1BSide B runout, variant 1
1S AA1006-A (RE-4) 1A H 10Side A runout, variant 2
S S AA 1006-B (RE-3)-B-1C A 18Side B runout, variant 2
AB 1006 (RE-3)-A P 1Side A runout, variant 1
AB 1006 (RE-3)-B 3C PSide B runout, variant 1
AB-1006-(RE3)A-P4Side A runout, variant 3
AB 1006(RE.3)-B P4Side B runout, variant 3
AB 1006 (RE-3) - A R2Varation 1: Runout Side A Stamped
AB 1006 (RE-3) - B R2Varation 1: Runout Side B Stamped
AB 1006 (RE-3) A - P4Variation 2: Runout Side A Stamped
AB 1006 (RE-3) - BVariation 2: Runout Side B Stamped
AB 1006 (RE-3) - ARunout Side A, Etched, Variants 1-3
AB 1006 (RE-3) - BRunout Side B, Etched, Variants 1-3
2 C 🇬🇧Runout Side A, Stamped, Variant 1
1 C 🇬🇧Runout Side B, Stamped, Variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | ABC Records AB 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | ABC Records AB 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Benelux | ABC Records 25046 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1006First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1006First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1006First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | France | ABC Records 68.050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Records 25 046 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | ABC Records AB 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | ABC Records AB 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 475First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Malaysia | ABC Records AB-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | ABC Records EDI 60380 / Musart EDI 60380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | ABC Records 25046 XOTFirst yearLP | LP |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | ABC Records MAA 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 3277LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37214LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37214LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4039LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | MCA Records AA 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4417LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | MCA Records I 201389LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records AA-1006LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 1688 / MCA Records MCA-1688LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3277LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1688LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3277LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records AB1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 0030LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1998 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 0030LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Cisco Music CLP-1006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2007 | US | Cisco Music CLP-1006LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2007 | Japan | Geffen Records UIJY-9010 / Universal Music UIJY-9010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2008 | Europe | ABC Records 0076732168813LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2008 | Europe | ABC Records 0076732168813LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | ABC Records 0076732168813LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Geffen Records B0035028-01 / UMe B0035028-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Analogue Productions UHQR 0014-45 / Geffen Records B0035164-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | ABC Records AB-1006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records AB 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | ABC Records AB 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | ABC Records AB 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA MAA 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 201 389-320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 250 449-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 250 449-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 250 449-1 / MCA Records MCA 37214LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 201 389-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | MCA Records MCA 01745LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | MCA Records 201 389LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | ABC Records 68.050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 201 389 / MCA Records 201 389-270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
179 vinyl pressings of Aja are listed here, from 35 countries, released between 1977 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is ABC Records AB-1006.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-1006, AA-1006, AB 1006, AA 1006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 S AB 1006(RE-3)-A 1C A1 5 and 1 S AB 1006(RE-3)-B 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
