Steely Dan The Royal Scam Vinyl LP ABC Kid Charlemagne The Fez 1st Pressing 1976

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Steely DanThe Royal ScamVG++ Vinyl LP - ABC ABCD-931 (1976)with Kid Charlemagne, The Fez, Haitian Divorce 
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested and plays beautifully with nice fidelity. Cover is fully intact, with original inner sleeve with lyrics.
The Royal Scam is the fifth studio album by Steely Dan. It was originally released by ABC Records in 1976. The Royal Scam features more prominent guitar work than the prior Steely Dan album, Katy Lied, which had been the first without founding guitarist Jeff Baxter. Guitarists on the recording include Walter Becker, Denny Dias, Larry Carlton, Elliott Randall and Dean Parks.The album went gold and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200. The album was re-issued by MCA Records in 1979 following the sale of the ABC Records label to MCA.
Track listing
Side one1. "Kid Charlemagne" guitar: Larry Carlton 4:382. "The Caves of Altamira" tenor saxophone: John Klemmer 3:343. "Don't Take Me Alive" guitar: Larry Carlton 4:164. "Sign In Stranger" piano: Paul Griffin, guitar solo by Elliott Randall, guitar solo believed to actually be Larry Carlton[according to whom?] 4:235. "The Fez" Becker, Fagen, Paul Griffin guitar: Walter Becker 4:01
Side two6. "Green Earrings" guitar: Denny Dias (1st) and Elliott Randall (2nd) 4:057. "Haitian Divorce" talk box guitar: Dean Parks, altered by Walter Becker 5:538. "Everything You Did" guitar: Larry Carlton 3:559. "The Royal Scam" guitar: Larry Carlton 6:28
Steely DanDonald Fagen – keyboards, vocals, background vocalsWalter Becker – bass guitar, guitar
Additional musiciansPaul Griffin – keyboardsDon Grolnick – keyboardsDenny Dias – guitarLarry Carlton – guitarDean Parks – guitarElliott Randall – guitarJim Horn – saxophonePlas Johnson – saxophoneJohn Klemmer – saxophoneChuck Findley – trumpetBob Findley – hornDick Hyde – horn, tromboneChuck Rainey – bassRick Marotta – drums ("Don't Take Me Alive", "Everything You Did")Bernard Purdie – drums (all other tracks)Gary Coleman – percussionVictor Feldman – percussion, keyboardsTimothy B. Schmit – background vocalsVenetta Fields – background vocalsClydie King – background vocalsSherlie Matthews – background vocalsMichael McDonald – background vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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