The Jacksons Live 2 LP Epic KE2 37545 Orig 1981 Gatefold Michael Jackson Hits

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The Jacksons Live 2 LP Epic KE2 37545 Orig 1981 Gatefold Michael Jackson Hits Inner Sleeves VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: The Jacksons (Michael Jackson, Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Randy Jackson)

• Title: Live

• Label: Epic Records

• Catalog Number: KE2 37545 (E 37546 / E 37547 / AL 37546 / BL 37546 / AL 37547 / BL 37547)

• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold, Stereo

• Release Year: 1981

• Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

• Style: Disco, Soul, Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Ballad

• Country: US (Original First Pressing)

• Category: 1980s Michael Jackson & Funk/Soul LPs / 2xLP Double Albums

Description:

• The Record: Authentic 1981 US Original First Pressing double LP (2xLP Gatefold) release of The Jacksons' electrifying concert recording "Live", issued on Epic Records.

• The Significance: Captured live during their legendary 1981 Triumph Tour. Features live renditions of Michael Jackson's solo masterpieces from Off The Wall ("Rock With You", "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough", "Off The Wall", "She's Out Of My Life", "Working Day And Night"), timeless Jackson 5 classics ("I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", "I'll Be There"), and disco/funk anthems ("Can You Feel It", "Shake Your Body").

• Technical Quality: Original pressing master stampers with clean deadwax runout identifiers (PAL-37547-1H).

• Presentation: Housed in its original gatefold picture jacket preserved under shrink wrap, complete with both original photo-collage inner sleeves.

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Record 1 - Side 1): AL 37546 [runout etchings]

• Matrix / Runout (Record 1 - Side 2): BL 37546 [runout etchings]

• Matrix / Runout (Record 2 - Side 3): AL 37547 [runout etchings]

• Matrix / Runout (Record 2 - Side 4): PAL-37547-1H [runout etchings]

• Production: Produced by The Jacksons. Recorded and Mixed by Bill Schnee. ℗ 1981 CBS Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) for both records

  • Visual: Both playing surfaces retain a deep, brilliant original factory mirror gloss. Clean vinyl displaying only light, superficial paper whisps under direct light. No deep scuffs or scratches.

  • Labels: Clean, sharp dark Epic center labels with crisp typography and zero notable spindle wear.

  • Audio: Plays clean, warm, dynamic, and powerful. Authentic live atmosphere, booming bass, sharp horns, and Michael's peak vocal performance hit with full analog impact.

• Cover Condition: VG / VG+ (Very Good)

  • Note: Original gatefold jacket is clean and intact under factory shrink wrap (tape reinforcement present on shrink edges). Includes both original photo inner sleeves.

Tracklist:

Record 1 (E 37546):

• Side 1 (SIDE 1):

  1. Opening (2:09) / Can You Feel It — 3:52

  2. Things I Do For You — 3:31

  3. Off The Wall — 3:51

  4. Ben — 3:46

• Side 2 (SIDE 2):

  1. Heartbreak Hotel — 4:40

  2. She's Out Of My Life — 4:49

  3. Movie And Rap (Including Excerpts Of: I Want You Back / Never Can Say Goodbye / Got To Be There) — 2:55

  4. Medley: I Want You Back / ABC / The Love You Save — 2:50

Record 2 (E 37547):

• Side 3 (SIDE 3):

  1. I'll Be There — 3:04

  2. Rock With You — 3:59

  3. Lovely One — 6:18

• Side 4 (SIDE 4):

  1. Working Day And Night — 7:04

  2. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough — 4:22

  3. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) — 7:27