MARVIN GAYE 'WHAT'S GOING ON' 2LP (50th Anniversary)

Product Description

This premium vinyl release features direct-to-analog mastering from the original primary album tape reels by acclaimed engineer Kevin Gray, one of the first times this has been done since 1971, offering an undeniably authentic listening experience.

What's Going On: 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition bonus LP opens up the album's writing and production palette. Featured are four rare cuts making their vinyl debut, highlighted by a previously unreleased "stripped" version of the title song, plus all six original mono single mixes and their B-sides, with all of those 7" versions on vinyl for the first time since their original releases. With two 180gm records, a tip-on heavy stock jacket, an original gatefold with complete lyrics, this formidable release also includes printed sleeves with track details, a rare image from the cover sessions, and a brief essay honoring arranger David Van De Pitte.

The main essay was written by acclaimed author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib who was just named one of the 25 recipients of the 2021 MacArthur "Genius" Grant.

Features

50th Anniversary Edition

180g Double Vinyl LP

Mastered Direct-to-Analog from the Original Primary Tape Reels

Mastered by Kevin Gray

4 Rare Cuts on Vinyl for the First Time

Previously Unreleased "Stripped" Version of the Title Track

All 6 Original Mono Single Mixes & Their B-Sides

All 7" Versions on Vinyl for the First Time Since 1971

Tip-On Heavy Stock Jacket

Original Gatefold

Complete Lyrics

Printed Sleeves with Track Details

Rare Image from the Cover Sessions

Essay by Hanif Abdurraqib

Selections

Side One (Original Album):

What's Going On

What's Happening Brother

Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)

Save The Children

God Is Love

Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

Side Two (Original Album):

Right On

Wholy Holy

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

Side Three (Bonus Tracks):

What's Going On - Stripped Version (Previously Unreleased)

What's Going On (Mix 1/No Strings or Horns)

What's Going On - rhythm & strings instrumental mix

Symphony (Demo)

Side Four (Bonus Tracks):

What's Going On (Original Mono Single Mix)

God Is Love (Original Mono Single Mix)

Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) [Original Mono Single Mix]

Sad Tomorrows (Original Mono Single Mix)

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) [Original Mono Single Mix]

Wholy Holy (Original Mono Single Mix)