{"product_id":"marvin-gaye-whats-going-on-2lp-50th-anniversary","title":"MARVIN GAYE 'WHAT'S GOING ON' 2LP (50th Anniversary)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e180g Double Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered Direct-to-Analog from the Original Primary Tape Reels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered by Kevin Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Rare Cuts on Vinyl for the First Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreviously Unreleased \"Stripped\" Version of the Title Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll 6 Original Mono Single Mixes \u0026amp; Their B-Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll 7\" Versions on Vinyl for the First Time Since 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTip-On Heavy Stock Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Gatefold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete Lyrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrinted Sleeves with Track Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRare Image from the Cover Sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssay by Hanif Abdurraqib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide One (Original Album):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Going On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Happening Brother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSave The Children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGod Is Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Two (Original Album):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWholy Holy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Three (Bonus Tracks):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Going On - Stripped Version (Previously Unreleased)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Going On (Mix 1\/No Strings or Horns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Going On - rhythm \u0026amp; strings instrumental mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSymphony (Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Four (Bonus Tracks):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's Going On (Original Mono Single Mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGod Is Love (Original Mono Single Mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) [Original Mono Single Mix]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSad Tomorrows (Original Mono Single Mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) [Original Mono Single Mix]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWholy Holy (Original Mono Single Mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58588709060943,"sku":"MARVIN-GAYE-WHATS-GOING-ON-50TH-ANNIVERSARY-2LP","price":13.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2164\/3343\/files\/image_ef1a7975-f178-44b7-b5c9-4e398d651163.jpg?v=1787906469","url":"https:\/\/www.vinylforger.com\/products\/marvin-gaye-whats-going-on-2lp-50th-anniversary","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}