Sold Date: September 18, 2023
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Marvin Gaye Live! Vinyl 2 LP Set - Tamla T6-333S1 VG+ First Pressing (1974) with Let's Get It On, What's Going On
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Gatefold cover is fully intact with mild wear, no splits or writing.
Marvin Gaye Live! is the second live album issued by soul musician Marvin Gaye, released in June 1974 by Tamla Records. On January 4, 1974, at the Oakland Coliseum Arena, Gaye took the stage in front of 14,000-plus screaming fans. The biggest fan response on the album came when Gaye retooled his song, "Distant Lover", into a slower-paced version. The performance soon became a Gaye trademark onstage and the singer continued to perform the song in that similar style until his final performances in the early 1980s.
Commercially, the album was a big success and proved that Gaye was still as convincing as a live performer as he was as a recording artist during the early-1970s. On August 31, 1974, the album peaked at #1 on the R&B album chart for two weeks while resting at #8 on the pop album chart. The live version of "Distant Lover" created such a frenetic response that Motown issued the live song as a single where it reached #28 on the pop chart and #15 on the R&B charts in the late summer of 1974. The album would go on to sell over a million copies.
Track listing - Original LP
A1Introduction And Overture A2Trouble Man A3Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) A4Distant Lover A5Jan
B1I'll Be Doggone B2Try It Baby B3Can I Get A Witness B4You're A Wonderful One B5Stubborn Kind Of Fellow B6How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) B7Let's Get It On B8What's Going On
Personnel Backing Vocals – Charles Burns, Dwight Owens, Eric Dolen, Michael Torrence, Wally Cox Bass – James Jamerson Congas – Joe Clayton Drums – Ed Greene  Guitar – David T. Walker, Ray Parker Keyboards – Joe Sample Percussion – John Arnold Saxophone  – Ernie Watts, William Green Trombone – George Bohanon Trumpet – Paul Hubinon Violin – Jack Shulman, James Getzoff _____________________________________________
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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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