Marvin Gaye – What's Going On Tamla TS-310 (US Original Release, 1971) – Mint & Sealed Released in the United States on May 21, 1971, What’s Going On is widely regarded as one of the most important albums in popular music history. Issued by Tamla (Motown) under catalog number TS-310, the LP comes in a classic gatefold sleeve. A mint and sealed copy is especially desirable for collectors, as unopened original pressings from this era have become increasingly difficult to find. Musical Significance The album marked a turning point not only for Marvin Gaye’s career but also for soul music as a whole. Instead of focusing on traditional love songs, Gaye created a concept album addressing social and political themes such as: war and the return of Vietnam veterans poverty and social injustice environmental concerns urban life and community struggles Musically, the album blends soul, jazz, and orchestral arrangements into a smooth, flowing song cycle, with tracks connecting seamlessly into one another. Its warm production, layered vocals, and emotional depth give the album a timeless quality that still resonates today. Songs like What’s Going On, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), and Inner City Blues remain landmarks of socially conscious soul music. Collector Appeal Original US gatefold LP edition Increasingly rare in sealed condition One of the most influential albums ever released Essential record for serious collectors A mint, sealed copy of a historic masterpiece — both a cornerstone of modern soul music and a prized collectible for any serious vinyl collection. Tracklist: A1 What's Going On A2 What's Happening Brother A3 Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky) A4 Save The Children A5 God Is Love A6 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) B1 Right On B2 Wholy Holy B3 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Alto Saxophone – Angelo Carlisi Backing Vocals – Elgie Stover, Lem Barney, Mel Farr, Bobby Rodgers, The Andantes Baritone Saxophone – Tate Houston Bass – Bob Babbit, James Jamerson Bass [String Bass] – Max Janowsky Bongos – Earl DeRouen, Eddie Brown Celesta [Celeste] – Johnny Griffith Cello – Edward Korkigian, Italo Babini, Thaddeus Markiewicz Congas – Earl DeRouen, Eddie Brown* Drums – Chet Forest Engineer – Ed Wolfrum Flute – Dayna Hartwick, William Perich Guitar – Joe Messina, Robert White Harp – Carole Crosby Percussion – Jack Ashford Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Eli Fountain Soloist, Tenor Saxophone – William "Wild Bill" Moore Soprano Saxophone – Larry Nozero Tambourine – Jack Ashford Tenor Saxophone – George Benson Trombone – Carl Raetz Trumpet – John Trudell, Maurice Davis Vibraphone [Vibes] – Jack Brokensha Viola – David Ireland, Edouard Kesner, Meyer Shapiro, Nathan Gordon Violin – Alvin Score, Beatriz Budinszky, Felix Resnick, Gordon Staples, James Waring, Lillian Downs, Richard Margitza, Virginia Halfmann, Zinovi Bistritzky Condition : Mint / Sealed ( see picture ) ★★★ A Cornerstone Of Modern Soul Music "Must-Have"! For Collectors ★★★ ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) chine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) ★★★ Every week we have many interesting Collector LPs/CD´s...Memorabilia’s ...on offer, just go to the following button and you will see all our offers. An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD-MEMORABILIA Thank´s for your interest. Check out our other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ The B/W picture of Marvin Gayeis not included in the scope of delivery and are only used for documentation.