Marvin Gaye - What's Going On Reissue Vinyl

Artist: Marvin Gaye

Title: What's Going On

Label: Tamla

Catalogue Number: TS-310

Country: USA

Original Release Year: 1971

Pressing Year: USA Reissue

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

What's Going On is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Originally released in 1971, Marvin Gaye's groundbreaking concept album seamlessly blends soul, jazz, gospel and orchestral arrangements while addressing themes of war, poverty, environmental issues and social injustice. Universally acclaimed, it remains one of the defining recordings of the Motown era and a landmark in popular music.

Featuring timeless classics including What's Going On, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) and What's Happening Brother, this album is an essential addition to any vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

This USA Tamla reissue, catalogue number TS-310, faithfully reproduces Marvin Gaye's classic album in its original gatefold format. Pressed with the warm analogue sound that has made this album famous, TS-310 reissues are highly regarded by collectors for their excellent audio quality and faithful presentation of one of soul music's greatest achievements.

Track Listing

Side One

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

Right On
Wholy Holy
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Additional Information
USA Tamla reissue
Catalogue Number TS-310
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Gatefold sleeve
Classic analogue pressing
Features What's Going On
Includes Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
Features Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
One of the greatest soul albums ever recorded
Essential Motown release
Condition

Sleeve: Excellent (EX)

Record: Excellent (EX)

Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.