





Walter Becker & Donald Fagen – The Early Years (White vinyl)
Donald Fagen - Lead Vocals (A1-3, A5, B3-4), Keyboards (A1-2, A4-5, B1-3, B5), Piano (A3, B4), Saxophone (B3), Backing Vocals (A1, A4, B1, B5) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Donald Fagen]
Walter Becker – Lead Vocals (A1-2, B1, B3), Guitar (A2-3, B4), Bass (A1-5, B1-3, B5), Bass Guitar (B5), Backing Vocals (A1, A3-4, B1, B5)
Lead Vocals –Keith Thomas (A4, B2, B5), Walter Becker (tracks: A1 to A2, B1, B3)
Backing Vocals – Keith Thomas (A1, A4, B1, B5), Kenny Vance (A3)
Drums – John Discepolo (A1, A4-5, B1-2, B5), John Mazzi (A2-3, B3), Kenny Vance (B4)
Guitar – Denny Dias (A1-4, B1, B3, B5), Elliot Randall (A5)
Percussion – Denny Dias (A1, A4, B1)
Arranged by Donald Fagen & Walter Becker
Lyrics by Charles Dodgson (tracks: B1)
Written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker
1 LP, Standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : White
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Line Records
Original Label : Aero
Originally released in 1983
Reissued in 1985
Tracks:
Side A:
- Brain Tap Shuffle
- Come Back Baby
- Don't Let Me In
- Old Regime
- Brooklyn
Side B:
- Mock Turtle Song
- Soul Ram
- I Can't Function
- Yellow Peril
- Let George Do It
Reviews :
“Hard-core Steely Dan fans will find hints of the band in these pre-Dan demos recorded between late 1968 and 1971: there's an early version of "Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer)," and one song even uses the phrase "steely dan." Nevertheless, this is no more than promising juvenilia, not in the same league with the Dan masterpieces, and should be approached as a historical curiosity. (Translation: Don't lay out big bucks for a copy thinking you've found the great lost Steely Dan album.) This material has been reissued by various record companies in various countries under various titles.” AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
Ratings :
AllMusic : 2 / 5 , Discogs : 3.88 / 5