Name: Marvin Gaye Volume 3 1971 - 1981
Brand: Marvin Gaye

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5353422

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-05-27

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Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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0600753534229

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8 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Marvin Gaye

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Funk / Soul

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Marvin Gaye was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range. He was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C., USA and tragically died on April 1, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA when he was shot by his father Marvin Gay Sr.
Gaye started his career as a member of The Moonglows in the late fifties. After the group disbanded in 1960, he embarked on a successful solo career and signed with the Tamla subsidiary of Motown Records.
Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 as a performer, Marvin Gaye is remembered for his incredible talent and contributions to music. He is also known as the brother of Frankie Gaye and the father of Nona Gaye.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

Following on from the previously released Volume One and Two, this is a collection of his last seven Motown studio albums on 180 Gram vinyl in one fantastic box. Commonly referred to as the 'Prince of Soul', Marvin Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown Records and was one of the greatest voices to emerge from the label. Albums included in this Box Set:'What's Going On' released May 21, 1971 and the first album credited as being produced by the artist himself'Trouble Man Trouble Man' is a soundtrack and the twelfth studio album by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released on December 8, 1972, on Motown-subsidiary label Tamla Records. This was the soundtrack to the 1972 Blaxploitation film of the same name.'Let's Get It On' released August 28, 1973, on Tamla Records cited by one writer as "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded".'Diana and Marvin' is a duets album released October 26, 1973. Featuring vocal collaborations by Gaye and Ross, widely recognised at the time as two of the worlds top soul and pop performers, respectively.'I Want You' released March 16, 1976, the album has often been noted by critics for producer Leon Ware's exotic, low-key production and the erotic, sexual themes in his and Gaye's songwriting. 'Hear My Dear' 2LP released December 15, 1978, The album was notable for its subject matter's being dedicated to the fallout of Gaye's marriage to his first wife, Anna Gordy Gaye. Initially a commercial and critical failure upon its release, it was later hailed by music critics as one of Gaye's best produced albums in the years following Gaye's death. 'In Our Lifetime' released January 15, 1981, the album chronicled the singer's divorce from Anna Gordy and was entirely written, produced, arranged, and mixed by Gaye.

Marvin Gaye Volume 3 1971 - 1981

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