Donald Fagen – The Nightfly, 1982, Vinyl LP, AUS First Pressing
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Donald Fagen – The Nightfly
1982 Australian First Pressing | Vinyl LP
Warner Bros. Records – 23696-1
A superb original 1982 Australian pressing of The Nightfly, the acclaimed debut solo album by Donald Fagen, best known as co-founder, vocalist and keyboard player of Steely Dan.
Released in 1982, The Nightfly is widely regarded as a landmark recording in sophisticated pop, jazz-rock and studio production. The album combines Fagen's distinctive songwriting with exceptionally detailed arrangements and an extraordinary line-up of session musicians. The Australian Warner Bros. catalogue lists 23696-1 – The Nightfly – Donald Fagen in 1982.
RELEASE DETAILS
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Artist: Donald Fagen
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Title: The Nightfly
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Format: Vinyl LP
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Year: 1982
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Country: Australia
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Pressing: Australian First Pressing
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Label: Warner Bros. Records
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Catalogue Number: 23696-1
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Genre: Jazz Rock / Pop / Fusion / AOR
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Era: 1980s
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Type: Solo Studio Album
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Tracks: 8
TRACK LISTING
Side One
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I.G.Y. (International Geophysical Year)
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Green Flower Street
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Ruby Baby
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Maxine
Side Two
5. New Frontier
6. The Nightfly
7. The Goodbye Look
8. Walk Between Raindrops
The original album contains eight tracks, with all but the cover “Ruby Baby” written by Donald Fagen.
ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS
The album features some of Donald Fagen's most enduring solo compositions:
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I.G.Y.
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Green Flower Street
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Ruby Baby
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Maxine
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New Frontier
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The Nightfly
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The Goodbye Look
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Walk Between Raindrops
“I.G.Y.” opens the album with its sophisticated blend of jazz, pop and studio production, while “New Frontier” and the title track have become particular favourites among Fagen and Steely Dan fans.
THE NIGHTFLY CONCEPT
The album has a distinctive nostalgic atmosphere, inspired by Fagen's memories and imagined experiences of growing up in suburban America during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
This gives the record a unique combination of nostalgia, optimism and subtle irony, with references to the technology, culture and popular music of the period.
EXTRAORDINARY MUSICIANS
One of the album's major attractions is its exceptional studio line-up.
The recording features musicians including:
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Jeff Porcaro – drums
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Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
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Randy Brecker – trumpet
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Larry Carlton – guitar
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Hugh McCracken – guitar
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Chuck Rainey – bass
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Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
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Anthony Jackson – bass
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Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone
The album was engineered by the legendary Roger Nichols, whose meticulous production and recording techniques contributed greatly to its celebrated sound.
STEELY DAN CONNECTION
For fans of Steely Dan, The Nightfly is an essential release.
Fagen's distinctive combination of jazz harmony, sophisticated songwriting, dry humour and meticulous studio production is very much present, while the album gives him a more personal platform outside the Steely Dan partnership.
It remains one of the most highly regarded solo albums by a member of the group.
AUSTRALIAN FIRST PRESSING
The 23696-1 catalogue number is specifically listed in the Australian Warner Bros./WEA catalogue for The Nightfly in 1982.
This makes the Australian pressing particularly interesting for collectors seeking an original regional edition rather than a later remaster or reissue.
COLLECTOR'S APPEAL
Ideal for collectors of:
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Donald Fagen
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Steely Dan
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1980s vinyl
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Australian first pressings
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Warner Bros. Records
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Jazz rock
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Fusion
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Sophisticated pop
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AOR
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Studio-production classics
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Vintage Australian LPs
The 23696-1 Australian pressing is a superb addition to any Donald Fagen or Steely Dan collection and represents one of the standout albums of sophisticated early-1980s studio music.
CONDITION
Vinyl: Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.
Sleeve: Please inspect photographs for overall condition, including age-related wear, marks, creasing, edge wear or other imperfections.
Inner sleeve: Please check photographs to confirm whether the original printed inner sleeve is included and its condition.
The photographs are of the actual item being sold and form part of the description.
POSTAGE & PACKAGING
The LP will be carefully packaged to help protect the record and sleeve during postage.
A superb 1982 Australian Warner Bros. pressing of Donald Fagen's The Nightfly — an essential album for fans of Steely Dan, jazz-rock, sophisticated pop and outstanding analogue studio production.
Combined postage is available when purchasing multiple records.
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