To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s seminal Motown classic What’s Going On, Universal are proud to present this exclusive Super Deluxe Edition. A meditative act of artistic rebellion, What’s Going On broke the Motown mould. The album introduced Marvin Gaye, the company’s sexy prince, as an uncompromising singer, songwriter and producer. From the first day of release, the unique concept album was recognized as a masterwork; his lyrics, stories and grooves remain timeless. This 40th Anniversary edition has coupled the much adored music with the wonders of modern day mastering to produce an unparalleled and previously unattainable insight into Marvin’s showpiece.
The set, which focuses on Marvin’s LP and post-LP Detroit recordings, includes a fully remastered version of What’s Going On including original mono hit singles; the original, rejected, “no strings” mix of the title track; several post-album outtakes; his single sequel, ‘You’re The Man’, and a series of recordings, mostly instrumental, made in Detroit before Marvin followed Motown to Los Angeles. The Motor City theme of this edition continues on the included 12-inch: the LP’s rare, original ‘Detroit Mix’ on vinyl for the first time.
The overall package also includes rare and unseen photography from throughout the recording process and the detailed and remarkable story behind What’s Going On. Overall the set provides not only an essential piece of Marvin Gaye history for fans but a unique and comprehensive insight into one of the world’s most cherished albums.
KEY FEATURES:
•2 CD/12” LP vinyl High End Deluxe Box Set
•E-Album equivalent
•Original Printed Lyrics
•Detailed story behind the album What’s Going On.
•Exclusive images of Marvin Gaye throughout the recording
process.
•Much of the material has never been released and are remixed, reworked alternate versions of Marvin Gaye’s classics.
•Focus is on Marvin’s LP and post-LP Detroit recordings.
•Double gatefold 12” jacket (last panel has cut outs to hold the 2CD)
TRACK LISTING
Disc 1
1. What’s Going On (Album Version)
2. What’s Happening (Brother Album Version)
3. Flyin’ High (In The Friendly Sky) (Album Version)
4. Save The Children (Album Version)
5. God Is Love (Album Version)
6. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Album Version)
7. Right On (Album Version)
8. Wholy Holy (Album Version)
9. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) (Album Version)
10. What’s Going On (Original Single Mix)
11. Head Title aka Distant Lover (Demo Version)
12. Symphony (Demo)
13. I Love The Ground You Walk On (Instrumental)
14. What’s Going On (Single/Mono Mix)
15. God Is Love (Single/Mono Mix)
16. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Mono Single Version)
17. Sad Tomorrows (Single Version)
18. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) (Mono Single Version)
19. Wholy Holy (Mono Single Version
Disc 2
1. Checking Out (Double Clutch) (1995 The Master Version)
2. Chained
3. Country Stud
4. Help The People
5. Running From Love Version 1 (Edit)
6. Daybreak
7. Doing My Thing
8. “T” Stands For Time
9. Jesus Is Our Love Song
10. Funky Nation
11. Infinity
12. Mandota Instrumental
13. Struttin’ The Blues
14. Running From Love (Version 2, with strings)
15. I’m Going Home 1995 (The Master Version)
16. You’re The Man – Pts. I & II (Single Version)
17. You’re The Man (Alternate Version 1)
18. You’re The Man (Alternate Version 2)
Disc 3 – Side 1
1. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra What’s Going On Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
2. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra What’s Happening Brother Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
3. Marvin Gaye, David Van dePitte, David Joseph Van De Pitte, Orchestra Flyin’ High (In The Friendly Sky) Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
4. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra Save The Children Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
5. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra God Is Love Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
6. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
Disc 3 – Side 2
1. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra Right On Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
2. David Joseph Van De Pitte, David Van dePitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra Wholy Holy Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
3. David Joseph Van De Pitte, Marvin Gaye, Orchestra Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Detroit Mix (What’s Going On/Deluxe Edt. 2001)
