Steely Dan - Gaucho 1980 LP US Orig MCA-6102 Masterdisk RL Robert Ludwig Cut Aud
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Steely Dan - Gaucho 1980 LP US Orig MCA-6102 Masterdisk RL Robert Ludwig Cut Audiophile VG+
Item Specifics:
o Artist: Steely Dan (Walter Becker & Donald Fagen)
o Title: Gaucho
o Label: MCA Records
o Catalog Number: MCA-6102 (MCA 2469 / MCA 2470)
o Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
o Release Year: 1980 (© ℗ 1980 MCA Records, Inc.)
o Genre: Jazz, Rock
o Style: Jazz-Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock, Yacht Rock
o Country: US
o Record Size: 12"
o Speed: 33 1/3 RPM
o Special Attributes: First US Pressing, MCA Pinckneyville Pressing, Audiophile Masterdisk Pressing, Mastered by Robert Ludwig (RL Hand-Etched), Features Hits "Hey Nineteen" & "Babylon Sisters", Generic White Sleeve
Description:
Up for sale is a genuine US Original 1st Pressing Audiophile Vinyl LP of the legendary 1980 jazz-rock and yacht-rock masterpiece "Gaucho" by the absolute perfectionist titans Steely Dan, released on MCA Records (Cat# MCA-6102).
Produced by Gary Katz and engineered to absolute sonic perfection by Roger Nichols, this landmark album stands as one of the single most meticulously recorded and mixed pop-jazz statements in recording history. Packed with massive radio staples and audiophile demonstration tracks, this essential full-length LP features the brilliant international smash hit "Hey Nineteen", the smooth groove masterpiece "Babylon Sisters", the hit "Time Out of Mind" (featuring Mark Knopfler on guitar), and the closing epic "Third World Man". Backed by an elite roster of over 40 legendary session players including Bernard Purdie, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, and David Sanborn!
This essential full-length album features:
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SIDE ONE (MCA 2469): 1. Babylon Sisters (5:51) / 2. Hey Nineteen (5:04) / 3. Glamour Profession (7:28)
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SIDE TWO (MCA 2470): 1. Gaucho (5:32) / 2. Time Out Of Mind (4:10) / 3. My Rival (4:30) / 4. Third World Man (5:14)
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Crucial uncompressed full-length original 1980 analog album mixes, breathtaking dynamic soundstages, ultra-clean bass separation, and warm room acoustics missing on standard compressed modern digital reissues!
Elite Masterdisk Robert Ludwig (RL) Audio Mastering Pedigree:
This is the highly coveted, definitive audiophile first pressing cut directly from the original master tapes at the world's premier disc-cutting facility. The deadwax proudly carries the highly prized machine-stamped "MASTERDISK" hallmark alongside the historic hand-etched "RL" signature, confirming that this record was mastered and cut personally by the absolute king of audio engineering—Robert Ludwig!
Pressed on premium vintage heavy wax at the respected MCA Pressing Plant in Pinckneyville, Illinois (proudly carrying the classic Pinckneyville deadwax stamp criteria and stamper line scripts), this copy sources from the absolute earliest master plates (MCA-2469-MD3 / MCA-2470-MD2). Running at 33 1/3 RPM, Bob Ludwig's breathtaking analog cut delivers a deeply robust low-end bass pocket, snap-heavy drum transients, immaculate brass layers, and crystal-clear vocal presence that compressed modern digital transfers and streaming platforms simply cannot duplicate.
Housed in a standard clean neutral white cardboard replacement inner sleeve beautifully showcasing the classic vintage custom MCA Records "rainbow/sky/clouds" label layout spread!
An absolute must-have analog cornerstone centerpiece for any serious 1980s Jazz-Rock, Audiophile Mastering, Robert Ludwig cut, Masterdisk, or classic Steely Dan vinyl completist!
Technical Data:
o Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): MCA-6102 / SIDE a (MCA 2469)
o Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): MCA-6102 / SIDE b (MCA 2470)
o Matrix / Runout (Side A Deadwax): MCA-2469-MD3 (Hand-Etched) [MASTERDISK Stamped / RL Engraved]
o Matrix / Runout (Side B Deadwax): MCA-2470-MD2 (Hand-Etched) [MASTERDISK Stamped / RL Engraved]
o Production: Produced by Gary Katz. Executive Engineer: Roger Nichols. Assistant Engineers: Jerry Garszva, Wayne Yurgelun. All songs published by Zeon Music/Freejunket Music - ASCAP. Produced by Gary Katz. © 1980 MCA Records, Inc. Mfd. by MCA Records, Inc., 70 Universal Plaza, Universal City, Calif. 91608. ℗ 1980 MCA Records, Inc.
Condition Report:
o Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus).
o Cover Condition: Generic White Cardboard Sleeve. Note: Vinyl comes housed in a standard clean white plain cardboard protective jacket.
Tracklist:
o Side ONE (SIDE a):
1. Babylon Sisters — 5:51
2. Hey Nineteen — 5:04
3. Glamour Profession — 7:28
o Side TWO (SIDE b):
1. Gaucho — 5:32
2. Time Out Of Mind — 4:10
3. My Rival — 4:30
4. Third World Man — 5:14
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