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The Master 1961-1984 [Box set]

Marvin Gaye
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With 1971's What's Going On, Marvin Gaye was responsible for arguably the greatest soul album ever made. Following that socio-political commentary, Gaye morphed into a crooning lothario for Let's Get It On and songs like "Sexual Healing", before his tragic death in 1984.

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  • Audio CD (April 25, 1995)
  • Original Release Date: April 25, 1995
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Motown
  • ASIN: B000001A8J
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,693 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Stubborn Kind of Fellow - Marvin Gaye, Martha & the Vandellas
2. Pride and Joy
3. Hitch Hike - Marvin Gaye, Martha & the Vandellas
4. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
5. What Do You Want with Him [#]
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Disc: 2
1. It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston
2. I Couldn't Help Falling for You [#] - Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston
3. Lonely Lover [#]
4. Without Your Sweet Lovin' [#]
5. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
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Disc: 3
1. What's Going On
2. Save the Children
3. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
4. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
5. I'm Going Home [1972 Mix][#]
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Disc: 4
1. Got to Give It Up, Pt. 1
2. Here, My Dear
3. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You
4. Anger
5. Anna's Song
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The cover shot for this four-disc box is a floating image of hands outstretched, desperate to touch "The Master"--a suggestion that might be blasphemous if this weren't Marvin Gaye, one of the most impassioned, visionary, and masterful singers who ever lived, and one who inspired intense devotion among his millions of fans. The Master reveres Gaye with 89 selections, 32 of them hits, including classic solo recordings from "Hitch Hike" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" to the stunning "What's Goin' On" and "Sexual Healing," not to mention a "The Lord's Prayer" that makes clear what Master Gaye's divine voice was forever striving to reach. --David Cantwell

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A box set worthy of its subject, December 8, 2000
By A Customer
After initially releasing a terrible box set of Gaye's work, Motown more than made up for it with this package. It's a wonderfully chosen collection of hits and rare cuts that not only catches a dizzying array of great music, but also does what only the best box sets do: casts new light and perspective on the man's music.

Motown's vaults are voluminous but they didn't just load up these four discs with extraneous cuts; they pulled some great, genuinely hard-to-find tracks, some legendary never-before-released songs (esp. the famous "Vulnerable" recordings, which have since been released on their own), and the very best of the album cuts. They gave proper respect to the forgotten masterpiece "Here, My Dear." Perhaps most impressively, they worked out the legal issues with Columbia so that "Sexual Healing" and "Rockin' After Midnight" could be included, which is essential to making this a truly comprehensive collection. They even included two legendary live TV moments: Gaye's take on the Star Spangled Banner (still talked about by everyone who saw it at the 1983 NBA All Star game) and his duet with Gladys Knight on "Grapevine."

Simply put, they captured all the hits and some great hard-to-find moments and put them all together in one very well presented package. (Compare that to their recent Stevie Wonder box, which has tons of terrific, well-known tracks but nothing new or rare.) This box set was assembled with the utmost love and respect. He deserves it and his fans deserve it.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Marvin Gaye Collection, July 22, 1999
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Marvin Gaye is as popular today as he ever was. He music is (unfortunately) constantly being decimated at the hands of "artists" who are in search of creativity while destroying the integrity of an original masterpeice. As a remedy, this box set is sure bring back many a pleasant memory and help curious youngsters view what their parents and a new generation has known for years: Marvin Gaye's music is eternal and without equal. The four discs span his early music career to his puppy-love duets, followed by his artistic rebirth in the 70s, up to his untimely death in 1984 (at the hands of his father.) "Let's Get It On," "What's Going On," Inner City Blues," "I Want You," and other classics never sounded better, since each song is in it's album entirety. Previously unreleased gems such as "Piece of Clay" and "The Lords Prayer" are sure to give the new Marvin Gaye listener a better insight to the man behind the myth. Gaye's art imitates his life throughout the set, sharing with us his pleasure and pain, his happiness & sorrow, all the while creating our own memories. Marvin Gaye's music truly deserves to be preserved, and this set so far has done the best job at doing so. Forget Elvis: Marvin Gaye lives now and forever. His music is a testament to the human spirit. God Bless him! -
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Master 1961-1984 is a great Marvin Gaye Package, December 27, 2002
By Brandon Ousley (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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The Master 1961-1984 documents Marvin's entire career. The package has 4 discs that are mastered greatly, a book with rare pictures, songs, discography, singles, and a long essay. It has a great design. It has 90 tracks with a bonus track from the 1976 I Want You sessions. This package is filled with Marvin's career as a singer, writer, a somewhat actor.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Box Set, problem with CD
This is the definitive 4 CD set of Marvin Gaye's work. The 70 page book that comes with the set is full of history, commentary and photos. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Barry Ritholtz

5.0 out of 5 stars Master
Opened for Marvin once in my past. Great o have most of his songs dating back when!!!!!!!!!!!
Published 10 months ago by Charles Perry-kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MASTER IS TRULY MASTERFUL
WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT A COLLECTION SONGS FROM ONE OF THE GREATEST SOUL AND R&B ARTISTS EVER. A MAN WHO, YOU COULD HEAR ALL THE PASSION BURNING UP IN HIS SOUL WHEN HE SANG. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Abdussalaam

2.0 out of 5 stars Mono Warning!
Great singer, great selections, great recordings BUT many of the old songs are mono recordings. Wish I had read the fine print before buying...
Published 20 months ago by James W. Hutchinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Ego Trippin Out...
This is such a great box set that within 4 discs generously samples chronologically each of Mavin Gayes albums with a few extras thrown in as well. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jake

1.0 out of 5 stars Monaural 'Master' is a waste of time!
I'll be brief. 3 of the 4 CD's are mono. They are the first 3 which have the best songs on them. Motown named Marvin Gaye the Master here, then proceeded to diss him with this... Read more
Published 23 months ago by rollo

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Collection For A Motown Legend
Marvin Gaye revolutionized the sound of soul music. The Master is the definitive collection of 90 tracks over four discs - with an outstanding booklet - that covers every facet of... Read more
Published on March 19, 2007 by Mr. Richard D. Coreno

5.0 out of 5 stars The Master 1961-1984 Marvin Gaye
I really enjoy all things that Marvin Gaye has sung. He is a very emotional and earthly person. He takes life and put it into words that anyone can understand.
Published on June 28, 2006 by Eunice R. Seaborn

5.0 out of 5 stars A Dazzling, Comprehensive Retrospective
Marvin Gaye is the gold standard by which all other soul singers are measured. Considering you get 4 CDs crammed full of quality material, without alternate takes to pad them... Read more
Published on December 29, 2005 by El Lagarto

5.0 out of 5 stars Master Marvin!!!
All hail Marvin Gaye!! This has to be the best way I have EVER spent my money. Kick me out on the streets, reposses my car, steal all my food. Read more
Published on September 18, 2005 by Maritza

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