Black Cow (original studio mix)

~ Recording by Steely Dan

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • US1977-09-23
ABC Records (US, 65–79)AB-1006
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65–79)ABCL 5225
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65–79)AA-1006
1.1Black Cow5:09Steely DanAja (2nd repress, Terre Haute pressing)Steely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65–79)AA-1006
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65–79)9022-1006
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65–79)YX-8114-AB
1.2Black Cow5:07Steely DanJosieSteely DanSingle
ABC Records (US, 65–79)AB-12404
1.1Black Cow5:09Steely DanAja (Santa Maria pressing, eighth note label)Steely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65–79)AA-1006
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL 1-033
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-37214
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-37214
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)201 389, 201 389-320
1.6Black Cow5:07Steely DanGoldSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)250 421-1
1.6Black Cow5:07Steely DanGoldSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)250 421-1
1.1Black Cow5:08Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)VDP-27
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.)MCAD-37214
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (made in Japan)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX 55, MCAD-37214
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (club edition, BMG Direct)Steely DanAlbum
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 100409, MCAD-37214
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)250 449-2, MCAD 37214
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD 37214, DIDY 55
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)32XP-112
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)32XD-112
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (Forever Young series)Steely DanAlbum
  • JP1988-09-10
Warner–Pioneer Corporation (Japanese holding company, 1972–1991)20P2-2055
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAja (Ultradisc II)Steely DanAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 515
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAja (Ultradisc)Steely DanAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 515
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAja (manufactured by JVC)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37214
1.6Black Cow5:09Steely DanGoldSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10387
1.6Black Cow5:09Steely DanGoldSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10387
1.6Black Cow5:09Steely DanGold (mfg by JVC)Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10387
3.14Black Cow5:10Steely DanCitizen Steely Dan: 1972–1980Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-4-10981
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP1995-10-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37214, MVCM-18520
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (glass mastered at Sony DADC – DIDX-146302)Steely DanAlbum
  • US1999-11-23
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 056-2
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (manufactured by Matsushita Universal Media Services – 0746015973)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 056-2
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (remastered)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 745-2
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 745-2
2.6Black Cow5:10Steely DanShowbiz Kids: The Steely Dan StorySteely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2000-11-14
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)112 407-2
2.6Black Cow5:10Steely DanShowbiz Kids: The Steely Dan StorySteely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-11-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 407 2, 088 112 408 2, 9811741
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (no mould SID code)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37214
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (Steve Hoffman master)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19145
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAja (mastered by Nimbus)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19145
2.6Black Cow5:10Steely DanShowbiz Kids: The Steely Dan StorySteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)088 112 407 2, 088 112 408 2, 088 112 409 2, D236850
2.6Black Cow5:10Steely DanShowbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story 1972–1980Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja (30th anniversary all‐analog HQ‐180 LP, limited edition)Steely DanAlbum
Cisco MusicCLP-1006
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP2008-01-23
Geffen Records, Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-90764
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • XE2008-10-22
ABC Records (US, 65–79)[none]
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Geffen RecordsUICY-93520
2.6Black Cow5:10Steely DanThe Very Best of Steely DanSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2009-06-29
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5320451
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP2010-06-30
Geffen RecordsUIGY-9026
2.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanCan’t Buy a Thrill / Aja (2 for 1)Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)600753394663
1.1Black Cow5:09Steely DanAja (limited edition)Steely DanAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Geffen RecordsUICY-75768
1.1Black Cow5:09Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Geffen RecordsUICY-40007
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAja (apple digital master)Steely DanAlbum
  • XW2023-09-29
Geffen Records
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • -2023-09-29
Geffen RecordsB0035028-01
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAja (remastered on 200g clear vinyl for 45 rpm)Steely DanAlbum
  • US2023-10-26
Analogue Productions, Geffen RecordsAUHQR 0014-45, B0035164-01
1.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Geffen Records, Analogue ProductionsB0035163-06, CAPP 139 SA
2.1Black Cow5:11Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Geffen Records, Analogue ProductionsB0035163-06, CAPP 139 SA
1.1Black Cow5:12Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbumMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCL 1745, MCD 01745
1.1Black Cow5:07Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbumMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 745-2, 811745-2
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbumGeffen Records
3.14Black Cow5:08Steely DanCitizen Steely Dan: 1972–1980Steely DanAlbum + CompilationGeffen Records
1.6Black Cow5:09Steely DanGoldSteely DanAlbum + CompilationGeffen Records
Bootleg
1.1Black Cow5:10Steely DanAja / The NightflySteely Dan / Donald FagenAlbum + CompilationGrammy59 SDADFN

Relationships

executive engineer:Roger Nichols (US mastering, recording engineer and producer)
producer:Gary Katz
bass guitar:Chuck Rainey (American bassist)
clavinet:Joe Sample
drums (drum set):Paul Humphrey (jazz, r&b drummer)
guitar:Larry Carlton
Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes]:Victor Feldman (jazz musician)
synthesizer and lead vocals:Donald Fagen
tenor saxophone:Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
background vocals:Venetta Fields
Clydie King
Rebecca Louis (US 1970/80s vocalist, aka Becky Lopez)
Sherlie Matthews (US vocalist)
conductor:Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch) (horn)
horn arranger:Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:ABC Records, Inc (in 1977)
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1977)
sampled by:Deja Vu (Uptown Baby) by Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
stream video for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzrDs_Vaho4 [info]
recording of:Black Cow

Black Cow

writer:Walter Becker
Donald Fagen
publisher:MCA Music Ltd.
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI‐affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?)
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc. (in 1977)
Anchor Music Ltd. (in 1977)
music quoted in:Keep It Gangsta