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Marvin Gaye-What's Going On UK LP * 1st PRESS 1971 VG+*Textured Cover+Insert EX
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March 31, 2023
Start Date:
March 24, 2023
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£69.97
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Marvin Gaye - What's Going On, Tamla Motown STML11190, ORIGINAL UK LP 1971 1ST PRESS * TEXTURED SLEEVE * LYRIC INSERT Matrix Information (A Side: Stamped) : STML 11190 A-2 | (B Side: Stamped) : STML 11190 B-2 Masterpiece - the melodies are sublime, the execution of said melodies is an exercise in vocal perfection. The arrangements are little droplets of joy. The whole damn groove is aural sex. If you have a heart, it will feel. If you have hips, they will move. And if your ears have lips, they will smile.. The production of this album is nothing short of astonishing. The meticulous layering of all the instruments creates a soundscape that is alive, moving. Most impressive is the bassplay. From the famed Funk Brothers, James Jamerson plays the first side and Bob Babbit the second.The lines are very well done; they do a great job of acting as an anchor for all the components of the sound Marvin was attempting. The result is the perfect foil for Marvin's angelic vocals.
Grading (scale: NM > EX > VG+ > VG > Good > Poor)
Vinyl: VG+. Signs of use but nothing that compromises the record visually or audibly.The finish is shiny with light scuffs that do not affect the listening experience. It plays perfectly and beautifully throughout with absolutely no deterioration in sound (no jumps or pops). The labels are superb, clean and bright without marks. Spindle shows no sign of wear. And the vinyl is not warped.
Cover: Excellent. Textured. Check out actual images. SPINE: Clear, readable text | SEAMS: Top & Bottom intact without splits | CREASES: Light | RING WEAR : None | DEFACING: None
Will combine for shipping if you buy mixed singles and lp's. If you buy multiple items wait for invoice with correct shipping cost.Records are packed well with extra protection and LP's taken out of sleeves. Double-lp usually works as 1LP but no extra protection.
Tracks: A1What's Going On3:51 A2What's Happening Brother2:57 A3Flyin' High (In the Friendly Sky)3:40 A4Save the Children3:04 A5God Is Love1:44 A6Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)3:05 B1Right On7:20 B2Wholy Holy3:20 B3Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)5:16
