The first of three LP box sets collecting the albums of Marvin Gaye is expected to be released on April 20 in the U.K. and April 21 in the U.S.
Music Tap reports that the first set will cover Gaye’s recording career from 1961 to 1965 and will, most likely, contain the following albums:
The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye (1961)
That Stubborn Kind of Falla (1963)
When I’m Alone I Cry (1964)
Hello Broadway (1964)
Together (1964)
How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You (1965)
A Tribute to the Great Nat “King” Cole (1965)
Only How Sweet It Is charted nationally, reaching number 128 on the Albums and 4 on the R&B Albums charts; however, the albums did include a number of top twenty hits:
Stubborn Kind of Fella (1962 / #46 Pop / #8 R&B) – From That Stubborn Kind of Falla
Hitch Hike (1962 / #30 Pop / #12 R&B) – From That Stubborn Kind of Falla
Pride and Joy (1963 / #10 Pop / #2 R&B) – From That Stubborn Kind of Falla
Once Upon a Time (with Mary Wells) (1964 / #19 Pop / #3 R&B) – from Together
What’s the Matter With You Baby (with Mary Wells) (1964 / #17 Pop / #2 R&B) – from Together
Try It Baby (1964 / #15 Pop / #6 R&B) – from How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) (1964 / #6 Pop / #3 R&B) – from How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You
Harry Weinger has overseen the set which sees the first three albums released in stereo on vinyl for the first time.
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