Josie (original studio mix)

~ Recording by Steely Dan

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • US1977-09-23
ABC Records (US, 65-79)AB-1006
1.7Josie4:36Steely DanAja (2nd repress, Terre Haute pressing)Steely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65-79)AA-1006
1.7Josie4:30Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65-79)YX-8114-AB
1.7Josie4:30Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65-79)9022-1006
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65-79)AA-1006
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
ABC Records (US, 65-79)ABCL 5225
1.1Josie4:30Steely DanJosieSteely DanSingle
ABC Records (US, 65-79)AB-12404
2.9Josie4:30Steely DanGreatest HitsSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)250 423-1
2.9Josie4:30Steely DanGreatest HitsSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
1.11Josie?:??Steely DanThe Very Best of Steely DanSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)VIM-4027
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL 1-033
2.9Josie4:30Steely DanGreatest HitsSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCA 2-6008
1.7Josie4:30Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-37214
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-37214
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)201 389, 201 389-320
1.7Josie4:31Steely 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
1.7Josie4:34Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD 37214, DIDY 55
1.7Josie4:34Steely DanAja (made in Japan)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX 55, MCAD-37214
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)VDP-27
1.7Josie4:30Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)250 449-2, MCAD 37214
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37214
1.7Josie4:33Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)32XD-112
1.7Josie4:34Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)32XP-112
2.6Josie4:33Steely DanThe Very Best of Steely Dan: Reelin’ In the YearsSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLDD 19147
1.7Josie4:34Steely DanAja (Forever Young series)Steely DanAlbum
  • JP1988-09-10
Warner-Pioneer Corporation (Japanese holding company, 1972–1991)20P2-2055
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAja (Ultradisc II)Steely DanAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 515
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAja (Ultradisc)Steely DanAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 515
4.4Josie4:31Steely DanCitizen Steely Dan: 1972–1980Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-4-10981
1.18Josie4:32Steely DanGreatest HitsSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD 6008
1.16Josie4:30Steely DanRemastered: The Best of Steely Dan (Then and Now)Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 10967
1.16Josie4:30Steely DanRemastered: The Best of Steely Dan, Then and NowSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD10967
1.16Josie4:30Steely DanRemastered: The Best of Steely Dan, Then and NowSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 10967
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • US1999-11-23
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 056-2
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 745-2
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAja (remastered)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 745-2
2.10Josie4:36Steely 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
2.10Josie4:36Steely 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
1.7Josie4:34Steely DanAja (Steve Hoffman master)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19145
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAja (mastered by Nimbus)Steely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19145
1.7Josie4:33Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37214
2.10Josie4:36Steely 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
1.8Josie4:31Steely Dan20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steely DanSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-06-12
Geffen RecordsB0007497-02
2.10Josie4:36Steely DanShowbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story 1972–1980Steely DanAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAja (30th anniversary all‐analog HQ‐180 LP, limited edition)Steely DanAlbum
Cisco MusicCLP-1006
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP2008-01-23
Geffen Records, Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-90764
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • XE2008-10-22
ABC Records (US, 65-79)[none]
2.6Josie4:33Steely DanThe Very Best of Steely DanSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-12-06
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLDD 19147
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Geffen RecordsUICY-93520
2.10Josie4:36Steely DanThe Very Best of Steely DanSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2009-06-29
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5320451
2.15Josie4:32Steely DanCollectedSteely DanAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)532 112-2
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP2010-06-30
Geffen RecordsUIGY-9026
2.7Josie4:31Steely 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
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAja (limited edition)Steely DanAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Geffen RecordsUICY-75768
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Geffen RecordsUICY-40007
1.7Josie4:32Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
  • XW2023-09-29
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations)
2.4Josie4:30Steely DanAja (remastered on 200g clear vinyl for 45 rpm)Steely DanAlbum
  • US2023-10-26
Analogue Productions, Geffen Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)AUHQR 0014-45, B0035164-01, UHQR 0014-45
1.7Josie4:41Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Geffen Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises), Analogue ProductionsB0035163-06, CAPP 139 SA
2.7Josie4:41Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbum
Geffen Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises), Analogue ProductionsB0035163-06, CAPP 139 SA
1.7Josie4:30Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbumMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCL 1745, MCD 01745
1.7Josie4:30Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbumMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 745-2, 811745-2
1.7Josie4:31Steely DanAjaSteely DanAlbumGeffen Records
4.4Josie4:31Steely DanCitizen Steely Dan: 1972–1980Steely DanAlbum + CompilationGeffen Records
Promotion
1.2Josie4:30Steely DanJosieSteely DanSingle
ABC Records (US, 65-79)SPDJ-36
1.2Josie4:30Steely DanJosieSteely DanSingle
ABC Records (US, 65-79)AB-12404
1.1Josie4:30Steely DanJosieSteely DanSingle
ABC Records (US, 65-79)SPDJ-36
Bootleg
8.11Josie4:31Steely DanBacobens Rock Top 500Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Josie4:34Steely 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)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Jim Keltner
guitar:Larry Carlton
Dean Parks (American session guitarist)
Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes]:Victor Feldman (jazz musician)
solo guitar:Walter Becker
synthesizer and lead vocals:Donald Fagen
background vocals:Donald Fagen
Tim Schmit
phonographic copyright (℗) by:ABC Records, Inc (in 1977)
Geffen Records (in 1977)
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1977)
recording of:Josie

Josie

lyricist and composer:Walter Becker
Donald Fagen
publisher:MCA Music Ltd.
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc. (in 1977)
Anchor Music Ltd. (in 1977)
later parody versions:Hosea