MARVIN GAYE – LET’S GET IT ON – Vinyl LP 1973 A3 / B5
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MARVIN GAYE – LET’S GET IT ON – Vinyl LP 1973 A3 / B5
ORIGINAL GATEFOLD 1973 CLASSIC ALBUM A3/B5 - SUPREME AUDIO
TAMLA MOTOWN STMS 5034 STEREO 1973 STMA 8013 A-3/B-5 FULL PROVENANCE
VINYL INFORMATION
Catalogue: Tamla Motown STMA 8013
Matrix No: STMA 8013 A-3 / STMA 8013 B-5
Mother No: 5 (STMA 8013 A-3) & 2 (STMA 8013 B-5)
Vinyl weight: Approximately 120 grams
Label colours: Silver text on Dark charcoal background
Manufactured: in the UK
Warping: Perfectly flat vinyl, see photograph of suspended vertical view.
Condition: Not mint, but near excellent, please see photographs.
Spindle wear: No noticeable spindle wear, see photographs.
Audio playback: Significant, deep, warm, playback.
COVER
Original gatefold cover
Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
The cover displays evidence of shelf wear. Please see photographs.
Overall condition of cover: good/V good
The inner sleeve is a Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab archival quality sleeve.
PROVENANCE
I purchased this album from HMV Oxford Street, and it has remained in my private collection for 45 years! I have kept the sleeve in reasonable condition, and the vinyl in near excellent condition, despite three house moves, all of which have been, and remain SMOKE FREE, PET FREE, AND CENTRALLY HEATED. As a result, the outer cover has no hint of mustiness. During this time, the album was initially played on a high-end Goldring deck, later supersceded by Linn LP12/Ittock; and finally an SME/SME Mk5. Suffice to say, the audio remains sublime.
ARTISTIC MERIT
Side one is produced by Marvin and Ed Townsend, side two by Marvin. Let’s Get It On was a landmark in the history of popular music, representing Marvin Gaye at the height of his creativity; a kaleidoscope of fantastic fantasy recordings, wonderful musicianship, and inspired vocals, plus with the famous period cover with Marvin’s (then) very controversial gatefold sleeve notes!
Being an original pressing by such a significant artist, this LP recording will surely continue to appreciate in value.
POSTAGE
Free postage - UK only
Alternatively, collect in person from Sidmouth, Devon.
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