Collected

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Marvin Gaye dreamed of being a suave crooner, "sitting on a stool, maybe behind a piano," performing songs in a velvety voice like Nat King Cole. But Motown had other plans for him. Oscillating between raw R&B and polished pop, Gaye struggled to find his own voice, ultimately becoming one of the greatest soul singers in history. Motown Records released Marvin Gaye's first record in 1961, "(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over," a single intended for radio promotion of his debut album. A week later, he officially released "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide." Gaye had his first real success with "Stubborn Kind of Fellow" in 1962, a song he co-wrote, playing on his supposed stubbornness. He found his unique style with the single "Hitch Hike," released at the end of the year. The foundations were now laid for an impressive string of hits: "Pride and Joy," "Can I Get a Witness," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)," and "Ain't That Peculiar" are all Motown classics from 1963-1965 that are still regularly played today. The duets he recorded with Kim Weston ("It Takes Two"), and notably with Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross, were equally exceptional. He had his biggest success with "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" in 1968. "What's Going On," from the album of the same name, became number one in the United States and the album was hailed as a masterpiece, considered one of the most important records in pop history. In 1973, the album "Let's Get It On," a huge artistic and commercial success, was above all a musical ode to Marvin's love for his new muse, Janis Hunter. After a tumultuous relationship, an addiction, and a spectacular creative rebirth in Belgium, where he composed the global hit "Sexual Healing" in 1982, his journey continued. Marvin Gaye leaves behind timeless hits, groundbreaking albums, and a legacy that shaped the sound of modern soul. His story, from ambition to art, from hardship to glory, remains as powerful as his music. Music On Vinyl is proud to present a special color edition of the album Marvin Gaye Collected, available in a limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered copies, on white (LP1) and silver (LP2) vinyl, with a booklet containing liner notes.