THE MOTOWN STORY - THE FIRST 25 YEARS 5 LP COMPILATION BOX ZL72137(5)

	£		25
	$		33

The Motown Story - The First Twenty-Five Years.  5 x LP boxed compilation, with booklet.  German pressing released 1986, cat no. ZL72137(5).

I'm not an expert, but I am learning all the time, so I've been very cautious in grading since I wouldn't want a buyer to be disappointed!  

I've graded as per the standard grading system set out at the bottom of the listing.

All five records are present and truly look like they've never been played.  Vinyl is NM, box is VG+.  From family collection which I am now splitting and selling on their behalf - please see my other listings for further lots.  Track listing is below.

A1 –Lionel Richie And Smokey Robinson Introduction 1:16 A2 –Miracles, The Shop Around 2:34 A3 –Marvelettes, The Please Mr. Postman 3:03 A4 –Marvin Gaye Stubborn Kind Of Fellow 3:06 A5 –Mary Wells Two Lovers 3:00 A6 –Miracles, The You Really Got A Hold On Me 3:19 B1 –Stevie Wonder Fingertips 6:36 B2 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Love Is Like A Heatwave 3:26 B3 –Marvin Gaye Can I Get A Witness 3:20 B4 –Temptations, The The Way You Do The Things You Do 3:20 B5 –Mary Wells My Guy 3:13 C1 –Brenda Holloway Every Little Bit Hurts 3:20 C2 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The Where Did Our Love Go 3:30 C3 –Four Tops Baby I Need Your Loving 2:58 C4 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Dancing In The Street 3:01 C5 –Marvin Gaye How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 2:59 C6 –Temptations, The My Girl 3:41 D1 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The Stop! In The Name Of Love 2:50 D2 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Nowhere To Run 2:45 D3 –Four Tops I Can't Help Myself 3:21 D4 –Marvin Gaye I'll Be Doggone 3:11 D5 –Miracles, The Tracks Of My Tears 2:58 E1 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The I Hear A Symphony 3:02 E2 –Temptations, The Beauty Is Only Skin Deep 3:13 E3 –Jimmy Ruffin What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted 3:23 E4 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The You Can't Hurry Love 2:46 E5 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Jimmy Mack 3:25 F1 –Stevie Wonder I Was Made To Love Her 2:47 F2 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The Reflections 3:06 F3 –Miracles, The I Second That Emotion 3:07 F4 –Temptations, The I Wish It Would Rain 3:17 F5 –Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell You're All I Need 3:28 F6 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The Love Child 3:58 G1 –Temptations, The Cloud Nine 2:52 G2 –Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine 4:10 G3 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The With Temptations, The I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 3:42 G4 –Stevie Wonder For Once In My Life 2:46 G5 –Miracles, The Baby Baby Don't Cry 4:05 G6 –Junior Walker & The All Stars What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) 3:05 H1 –Originals, The Baby I'm For Real 3:57 H2 –Diana Ross & Supremes, The Someday We'll Be Together 3:41 H3 –Temptations, The Papa Was A Rolling Stone 6:58 H4 –Eddie Kendricks Keep On Truckin' 8:02 I1 –Jackson 5, The Dancing Machine 3:29 I2 –Miracles, The Love Machine 6:56 I3 –Commodores Three Times A Lady 5:28 I4 –Smokey Robinson Cruisin' 4:53 J1 –Diana Ross & Lionel Richie Endless Love 5:26 J2 –Rick James Superfreak 3:53 J3 –Dazz Band Let It Whip 4:25 J4 –Jermaine Jackson Let Me Tickle Your Fancy 4:26 J5 –Lionel Richie Truly 3:26

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Record Grading Guide:

Mint (M):  Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-): A nearly perfect record. The record shows no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve will have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover will have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows some signs that it was played and handled but was looked after.  Record surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect  listening.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it will be barely noticeable. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear.  In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG):  Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear may be noticeable, as may light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+):  Will play through without skipping but will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object

Poor (P), Fair (F):  The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.