Sold Date: October 9, 2023
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Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On Vinyl LP - Tamla T329V1 First Pressing (1973)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout.  Original gatefold cover has some light wear but is fully intact with no writing.
Let's Get It On is the thirteenth studio album by Marvin Gaye. It was released in 1973 by the Motown subsidiary label Tamla Records. Serving as Gaye's first venture into the funk genre, Let's Get It On also incorporates smooth soul and doo-wop styles alongside sexually suggestive lyrics, leading to one writer's description of it as "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded". Gaye infused ideas of spiritual healing in songs about sex and romance, in part as a way of coping with childhood abuses from his father Marvin Gay Sr., which had stunted his sexuality.
Following the breakthrough success of his socially conscious album What's Going On (1971), Let's Get It On helped establish Gaye as a sex icon and broadened his mainstream appeal. It produced three singles—the title track, "Come Get to This", and "You Sure Love to Ball"—that achieved Billboard chart success. Let's Get It On became the most commercially successful album of Gaye's career at Motown, resulting in more creative control being given to him by the label. Its erotic balladry, multi-tracking of Gaye's vocals, and seductive funk sound also influenced later R&B recording artists and producers, with the title track specifically helping pioneer the slow jam and quiet storm formats.
In retrospect, Let's Get It On has been regarded by writers and music critics as a landmark recording in soul. Among the most acclaimed LPs in history, it frequently appears on professional rankings of the greatest albums and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as a historically important recording. 
Track listing
A1Let's Get It On A2Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) A3If I Should Die Tonight A4Keep Gettin' It On
B1Come Get To This B2Distant Lover B3You Sure Love To Ball B4Just To Keep You Satisfied
Personnel Bass: James Jamerson, Wilton Felder Bongos: Bobbye Hall Porter Bongos, Drums: Eddie "Bongo" Brown Drums: Paul Humphrey, Uriel Jones Engineer: William McKeekin, Art Stewart, Steve Smith, Lawrence Miles, Cal Harris Guitar: David T. Walker, Eddie Willis, Louis Shelton, Melvin Ragin, Robert White, Don Peake Mallet percussion: Emil Richards Percussion (Special treatment): Bobbye Hall Porter Saxophone: Ernie Watts, Plas Johnson Piano: Joe Sample, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Jerkins Production, lead vocals, background vocals: Marvin Gaye, except where noted: Background vocals: The Originals ("Just to Keep You Satisfied") Vibraphone: Emil Richards, Victor Feldman _____________________________________________
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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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