Marvin Gaye — Let's Get It On
Known pressings
22 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | DE | Tamla Motown | 1C 062-94 755 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | JP | Motown, Tamla Motown | SMOT-6029, SWX-6047 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | US | Tamla | T 329V1, T329V1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Motown | MOTD-5192, MOTD5192 | CD |
| 1990 | US | Motown | 3746351922 | CD |
| 1992 | — | Motown | 31453-0055-2 | CD |
| 1994 | XE | Motown | 530 055-2 | CD |
| 1998 | US | Motown | 314530885-2 | CD — remastered |
| 2001 | GB | Motown | 044001475726 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2001 | US | Motown | 440 014 757-2 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2002 | US | Chronicles, Motown | 440 064 021-2 | CD |
| 2002 | US | Motown, Tamla | B0000935-36 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2002 | XE | Motown | 064 021-2 | CD |
| 2003 | US | Motown | 064 021 | CD |
| 2004 | US | Chronicles, Motown, Tamla | B0001922-19 | DVD-Audio |
| 2007 | AF | Universal Motown | — | Digital Media |
| 2008 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | MFSL 1-315 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2008 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Tamla | UDSACD 2039 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2009 | JP | Tamla | T6-329S1, UICY-94039/40 | SHM-CD |
| 2010 | US | Motown, Tamla, UMe | B0014609-02 | CD — rarities edition |
| 2014 | XW | Chronicles, Motown, Tamla | — | Digital Media — 24-bit 192 kHz |
| 2023 | XE | Motown | — | Digital Media — 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" audiophile limited CD