Up for auction is a definitive piece of music history: a US First Pressing of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, specifically the highly-regarded Superior Record Pressing Corp. variant. In the world of Motown collecting, the "Superior" pressings are often sought out for their quieter surfaces and exceptional audio fidelity. Finding a 50-year-old copy of this social masterpiece in true Near Mint condition—complete with the original gatefold and printed inner—is a "once-in-a-decade" opportunity. Matrix Runout, side A: TS-310 HS-1867 S-1 dh TvC A4RS-2682-2-D Matrix Runout, side B: TS-310 HS-1868 S-2 dh TvC A4RS-2684-2-D Condition Report (Graded Goldmine Standard) Vinyl (NM): High-gloss, "factory fresh" luster. No visible scuffs, hairlines, or scratches. The labels are pristine with no spindle wear, suggesting this has been played sparingly, if ever. Gatefold Cover (EX+): Rigid and crisp. The spine is perfectly legible and uncracked. No ring wear or seam splits. The interior photography is sharp and vibrant. Inner Sleeve (EX+): Includes the original Tamla/Motown printed inner sleeve in exceptional condition. No tears. This record will be treated with the respect it deserves. It will be shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket (to prevent seam splits during transit) and placed in a new poly-lined anti-static sleeve. Both will be housed in a heavy-duty oversized mailer with cardboard stiffeners.