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MARVIN GAYE - LET\'S GET IT ON (1973) 12\" LP
Album Overview & Cultural Impact
Released in August 1973 on Motown’s Tamla subsidiary, Let\'s Get It On stands as a defining masterpiece of 1970s R&B, soul, and quiet storm.
Following the socially conscious weight of What\'s Going On (1971), Marvin Gaye turned his artistic focus inward, delivering a deeply intimate, sensual, and emotionally raw exploration of love, romance, and spiritual passion.
Co-written and produced alongside Ed Townsend, the record broke traditional Motown pop formulas with its lush orchestral arrangements, smooth funk grooves, and multi-layered vocal tracks. It solidified Marvin Gaye\'s reputation as a romantic icon and established a blueprint for modern soul and quiet storm genres for decades to come.
Tracklist
Side 1
A1. Let\'s Get It On (4:44)
A2. Please Stay (Once You Go Away) (3:32)
A3. If I Should Die Tonight (3:57)
A4. Keep Gettin\' It On (3:12)
Side 2
B1. Come Get To This (2:40)
B2. Distant Lover (4:15)
B3. You Sure Love To Ball (4:43)
B4. Just To Keep You Satisfied (4:35)
Condition & Audio Quality
Media Condition: Very Good (VG)
Audio play-tested. Shows light cosmetic surface sleeve scuffs/hairlines typical of vintage paper sleeve storage. Plays through smoothly with minimal background noise, and strong, vibrant audio with clear vocals throughout.
Review the video and high resolution photos. Pictured is the paper scuffs and the worse of the issues. Yet it plays very well especially for a 52 year old album
Sleeve Condition: Excellent (EX)
BONUS! Ultrasonically Cleaned: Deeply cleaned using a HumminGuru Ultrasonic Cleaner to remove embedded dust, micro-dirt, and static electricity from the grooves, ensuring optimal sound clarity and lower noise floors.
ShippingPacked with care by a fellow music lover! Shipped in a dedicated heavy-duty record mailer with extra padding to ensure safe delivery. Expect prompt handling and a soulful experience from checkout to needle drop.
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