Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (Definitive Sound Series)

All Analog - AAA

The Definitive Sound Series One-Step process has been meticulously developed to create the definitive audiophile presentation of some of the greatest albums of all time. Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On has been mastered from the original analog master tapes, bringing exceptional clarity, depth, and presence to one of soul music’s most iconic and beloved recordings.

This DSS edition is limited to a one-time pressing of 3,000 individually numbered copies. It is presented in a heavyweight tip-on gatefold jacket and housed in a uniquely designed slipcase.

Special care has been taken to faithfully preserve the warmth, character, and emotional nuance of the original recording. Every stage of the One-Step process is designed to reveal the richness of the master tapes while honoring the sound and intent of the original album.

Highly regarded by audiophiles and collectors, the One-Step process represents one of the most exacting approaches to vinyl manufacturing, offering exceptional fidelity and an unparalleled listening experience.

Released in 1973, Let’s Get It On marked a pivotal moment in Marvin Gaye’s career and in the evolution of soul music. Following the socially conscious masterpiece What’s Going On and the soundtrack album Trouble Man, Gaye turned toward a more intimate and sensual avenue of expression, creating a deeply personal work that blended romance, spirituality, and emotional honesty. With its lush arrangements, layered vocals, and unmistakable atmosphere, the album helped redefine the possibilities of contemporary R&B.

The title track became one of Gaye’s signature recordings, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and became the best-selling soul album of 1973. Standout tracks including “Come Get to This,” “Distant Lover,” and “If I Should Die Tonight” showcase Gaye at the peak of his vocal powers, balancing sophistication, vulnerability, and desire with extraordinary control.

For many listeners, Let’s Get It On remains the perfect balance of elegance and passion. Its warm analog production, timeless songwriting, and emotionally charged performances have made it one of the most celebrated albums in popular music. Inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 2004, the album endures as an essential work of soul, R&B, and classic vinyl culture — a landmark recording that remains as compelling today as upon its release.

Tracklisting:

Side A

1. Let’s Get It On
2. Please Don’t Stay (Once You Go Away)
3. If I Should Die Tonight
4. Keep Gettin’ It On

Side B

1. Come Get to This
2. Distant Lover
3. You Sure Love to Ball
4. Just To Keep You Satisfied