STEELY DAN Can t Buy A Thrill LP Quadraphonic Vinyl NM 1974 ABC Command CDQ-4000
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Aug 24, 2026 Sold Date
Aug 21, 2026 Start Date
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STEELY DAN - Can't Buy A Thrill LP (Command Quadraphonic 4-Channel Vinyl Mix)


Up for sale is an opened, professional cleaned, and strictly play-graded copy of the legendary 1972 classic rock and jazz-rock debut masterpiece "Can't Buy A Thrill" by Steely Dan. This is the exceptionally rare, highly coveted official 1974 vintage Command Quadraphonic 4-Channel discrete audio mix pressing run issued via ABC Records (Catalog Number: CDQ-40009).


--- COLLECTOR & AUDIOPHILE SPECIFICS: THE 1974 QUADRAPHONIC MIX ---

Unlike standard stereo pressings, this scarce mid-1970s discrete 4-channel configuration features an entirely distinct, alternative quadraphonic master mix layer prepared specifically for multi-speaker high-end hi-fi systems of the era. Boasting alternative instrument tracking panning, distinct vocal spatial depth, and a wider analog soundstage, this Command Quad series release is a high-priority holy grail find for Steely Dan variations archives and quad audio enthusiasts worldwide. Features the legendary debut tracking anthems "Do It Again", "Reelin' In the Years", and "Dirty Work". Housed in the original heavy-stock gatefold artwork jacket sleeve.


--- CONDITION & GRADING (GOLDMINE STANDARD) ---

* Vinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM). The vintage disc has been thoroughly washed and carefully play-graded. The vinyl surfaces retain a flawless original factory gloss with absolutely no scuffs or hairlines. Audio tracking is exceptionally quiet, delivering punchy, brilliant instrumentation with a near-silent noise floor.

* Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM). Housed in its original vintage heavy gatefold jacket. The structural panels remain perfectly flat, rigid, and vibrant. The spine profile is completely crisp and fully legible, while all edges remain sharp and un-softened with no seam splits or ring wear.

* Storage: Kept in a protective poly outer sleeve inside a smoke-free, climate-controlled archive.


--- LISTING FORMAT ---

* Format: Fixed-Price Buy It Now (BIN)


--- SHIPPING & HANDLING (BUYER PAYS) ---

* Shipping: Calculated exactly by location via USPS Media Mail (Paid by buyer, tracking included)

* Packaging: Packed with professional care. To completely prevent transit seam splits, the vinyl disc will be removed from the vintage gatefold jacket during shipment and securely placed behind it inside a heavy poly sleeve. Securely sandwiched between rigid cardboard pads and shipped inside a heavy-duty, crush-resistant record mailer. Ships fast and fully insured.


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