Release
Just prior to release the band members had another argument with MCA over the retail price. MCA made Steely Dan a test case for its new "superstar pricing" policy, whereby new albums by top selling artists would sell for $9.98, one dollar more than usual.
Following release of the album Keith Jarrett insisted that the song "Gaucho," which was initially credited only to Becker and Fagen, used a part of his composition "Long As You Know You're Living Yours." Jarrett threatened Steely Dan with legal action. Becker and Fagen were then forced to add his name to the song credits and include him in future royalties.
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