Marvin Gaye Volume 2: 1966 - 1970

If I could give Marvin Gaye’s music 10 stars I would. This review is only about a defect in the physical vinyl itself. 3 out of the 8 albums have what looks like small cracks or ripples in the runoff of the record and under the label. I’d already purchased this once before and returned it because 4 of the albums had this same issue. I’d assumed the boxset had been dropped. The second purchase had similar but not identical defects on three of the records. I can’t tell if they are cracks or just on the surface. Either way it is not the kind of quality pressing I expect from a $200 box. I’ve decided to keep it. I don’t know if this boxset will ever get a new pressing. The albums do play correctly and I will just monitor the defect to see if it gets worse. If it’s just cosmetic I can live with it.

Questi dischi rappresentano un apice nella lunga carriera della voce meravigliosa della Tamla Motown. Ci sono i successi che l'hanno reso celebre e immortale e poi i duetti storici con Tammi Terrell. Avevo già una trentina di dischi di Marvin Gaye, e questi dell'età dell'oro del soul sono fra i più belli.

I love the sound and feel of this box set. A great product if you enjoy Marvin as much as I do.

The music is great. You pay the same price, but you will not get the free download to put on your other devices.