Steely Dan "The Katy Lied Sessions" Groove Records RARE Unofficial Release
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Up for auction is this very rare Steely Dan LP "The Katy Lied Sessions" on Groove Records (an unofficial release).
From Back Cover liner notes:
The liner notes on Steel Dan's 1975 Katy Lied carefully detail the methods of sound creation and transfer used in the recording. High fidelity, computer mixdowns, logic circuits, individual microphone equalization - basically, a slew of big words detailing a supreme, inimitable sound.
On The Katy Lied Sessions, Groove Records breaks down that sound. This very special LP features outtakes and alternate versions from the 1974-1975 recording sessions of Katy Lied, plus two bonus tracks from Steely Dan's one and only concert tour. And so, for the first time, fans of William Burroughs' illegitimate children can witness the kids' dazzling studio proficiency in its infant stages.
Kick off your high heeled sneakers, Steely fans - it's party time!
Daddy Don't Live in the New York City No More: With unenhanced stereo sound, and a shaky vocal, this take features a tinkling piano sequence at the close which was ultimately discarded.
Chained Lightning: Also unenhanced, Denny Dias' notorious guitar solo is here slightly different than in the released version.
Black Friday: The guitar solo track is absent from this track, with most of the emphasis placed on Fagen's organ stylings.
Rose Darling: Pretty much the same as the actual release.
Throw Back The Little Ones: Features a working vocal with an opening groan of fatigue (or despair?) from Fagen. An added piano riff appears at the bridge and lingers on throughout, while an unidentified voice instructs the band to "take it back to the top". Could this be producer Gary Katz?
Doctor Wu: Some mumbled instructions open up this unenhanced track, which is without Phil Woods' classic alto solo.
Your Gold Teeth II: Fagens' voice is multitracked, an effect which was discarded for the release. A voice (presumably Katz again) requests, "Let me hear the guitar solo", to which he later exclaims, "Holy fucks, that's great!".
The Caves of Altamira: Originally intended for Katy Lied, this track ended up on 1976's The Royal Scam. An unidentified co-vocalist accompanies Fagen and his Monkish piano...to sing an extra, unreleased verse!
Do It Again: Live!!
Reeling in the Years: Live, with a raunchy opening guitar solo!
- Kid Charlemagne
Condition of packaging is good - there is a price sticker on the cover and some corner wear. The back cover has a small less than 1" slight bend mark. The vinyl appears unplayed. There looks to be a pressing imperfection on one side that doesn't look like it will affect play.
I am not a professional record collector or grader - please ask questions or for additional photos if needed. Will be shipped USPS in album box - postage will be Media Mail $4.00.
This item is being sold as-is with no refunds. I do not ship outside of the United States at this time. Please review my other listings and thanks for looking! Thank you for bidding!!
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