Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On: 50th Anniversary (180g Vinyl 2LP)

50th Anniversary 180g Vinyl 2LP Reissue Remastered Direct-To-Analog from the Original Primary Album Tape Reels by Kevin Gray Plus Bonus Disc of Rare Versions/Mono Single Mixes!

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. The What’s Going On: 50th Anniversary edition includes a bonus LP which 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 180g records, a tip-on heavy stock jacket, 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.

LP1 – Original Album
1. What’s Going On
2. What’s Happening Brother
3. Flyin’ High (In The Friendly Sky)
4. Save The Children
5. God Is Love
6. Mercy Mercy Me
7. Right On
8. Wholy Holy
9. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

LP2 – Bonus Tracks
1. What’s Going On stripped version
2. What’s Going On mix 1/no strings or horns
3. What’s Going On rhythm & strings instrumental mix
4. Symphony demo version
Original Mono Single Mixes
5. What’s Going On
6. God Is Love
7. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
8. Sad Tomorrows
9. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
10. Wholy Holy