"The Motown Story-The First Decade", 1970 5-LP Blue Box Set, MS 5-726

$

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The Seller is the Original Owner.  This is a Limited Edition Box Set, entitled “The Motown Story, The First Decade."  The spine includes the words "Volume One Through Five”.  

The front cover includes these words: “58 golden hits that made Motown history.  Live, in person interviews with the artists that recorded them.  Presented in a five volume set.”

The blue cardboard box is structurally in very good condition, with some corner wear and scuffing.  The 5 albums are in their original white paper sleeves, which have no seam splits.  The five LPs were visually inspected, and all appear to be in NM condition.  Seller is the original owner and does not recall playing these records.  Please zoom in on the provided photos to see the overall condition of this item. 

Tracklist

Volume One: 

Berry Gordy– Intro    2:26

Barrett Strong–         Money (That's Want I Want)          3:00

The Miracles–           Shop Around 3:35

The Marvelettes–     Please Mr. Postman            3:36

The Marvelettes–     Playboy          3:12

Marvin Gaye–           Stubborn Kind Of Fellow    3:28

The Miracles–           You've Really Got A Hold On Me  3:01

Marvin Gaye–           Pride And Joy           2:14

Stevie Wonder–       Fingertips      3:51

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Come And Get These Memories   3:33

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Love Is Like A Heat Wave  3:07

Volume Two: 

The Miracles–           Mickey's Monkey      3:06

Marvin Gaye–           Can I Get A Witness            3:23

Mary Wells–  Intro: Smokey / My Guy      3:27

The Supremes–       Where Did Our Love Go     4:24

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Dancing In The Street         3:06

Four Tops–    Baby I Need Your Loving   3:39

The Supremes–       Baby Love     3:33

The Supremes–       Come See About Me           2:31

Marvin Gaye–           How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)   3:02

The Temptations–    My Girl           4:08

Junior Walker & The All Stars–      Shotgun        3:04

The Supremes–       Stop! In The Name Of Love           3:09

Volume Three:          

Marvin Gaye–           I'll Be Doggone         3:06

The Supremes–       Back In My Arms Again      3:24

Four Tops–    I Can't Help Myself  2:46

The Miracles–           The Tracks Of My Tears     3:01

The Supremes–       Nothing But Heartaches     3:04

The Supremes–       I Hear A Symphony 3:04

Stevie Wonder–       Uptight (Everything's Alright)         3:06

The Supremes–       My World Is Empty Without You   2:42

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– My Baby Loves Me  3:28

The Temptations–    Ain't Too Proud To Beg      3:19

Jimmy Ruffin–          What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted  3:20

The Supremes–       You Can't Hurry Love          2:58

Volume Four:

Four Tops–    Reach Out I'll Be There       3:24

The Supremes–       You Keep Me Hangin' On  2:51

Four Tops–    Standing In The Shadows Of Love           3:02

Four Tops–    Bernadette    3:17

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Jimmy Mack  3:11

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell–      Ain't No Mountain High Enough    2:57

Stevie Wonder–       I Was Made To Love Her   2:52

The Supremes–       Reflections    3:25

Gladys Knight And The Pips–        I Heard It Through The Grapevine            4:07

The Miracles–           I Second That Emotion       3:15

The Temptations–    I Wish It Would Rain           3:04

The Supremes–       Love Child     2:51

Stevie Wonder–       For Once In My Life 2:46

The Temptations–    Cloud Nine    4:13

Volume Five: 

The Supremes / The Temptations–          I'm Gonna Make You Love Me      2:55

Marvin Gaye–           I Heard It Through The Grapevine            3:18

Junior Walker & The All Stars–      What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)   2:56

The Originals–          Baby I'm For Real    3:30

The Jackson 5–        I Want You Back      2:54

The Temptations–    Psychedelic Shack  3:40

The Supremes–       Someday We'll Be Together          5:35

The Supremes–       Up The Ladder To The Roof          3:45

Diana Ross– Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)        3:40

Diana Ross– Ain't No Mountain High Enough    6:15

The Seller was in the retail record business in the 1970's-1980's and acquired a collection of 2500+ albums from that era, which is now being sold on Ebay. Most are promotional and collectible LPs which have never (or seldom) been played. Many are white label promos, first pressings, and often factory sealed. The collection has been securely boxed and stored in a smoke free environment since 1983, 39 years!  Please check back occasionally to see my new listings. I add approx. 25–50 new LPs per week.

Grading methodology is as follows:

M (MINT) - Album is brand new, sealed, and has never been played.

NM (NEAR MINT) - Vinyl looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. LP cover may have some light rub marks.

 VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Vinyl may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned corners, or a slight seam split. May have slight signs of wear also may be marred by a cut out hole, sawcut, or cut corner indicating it is a promotional copy.

VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl has light wear, scratches, or scuffs. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, etc.

 This Seller allows for combined shipping costs when multiple items are purchased in the same transaction. Each additional (single) LP will ship for $1.  For this discount to be applied to your purchase, you must use the ADD TO CART to combine the items into one transaction. Do not use BUY IT NOW. Browse through the other items this Seller has for sale, adding to your cart as you go. When done, go to your cart and check out. Your items will be combined into one shipment. Please note that items can still be purchased by other buyers while they are in your cart.

Seller ships domestically within the United States via United States Post Office Media Mail with tracking. This is the most economical option. Seller will insure packages valued above $30. Insurance does not cover missing packages after they have been delivered to the buyer's address, only damage or loss during shipping. Warping could occur if vinyl records are exposed to heat and direct sunlight, so please make adequate arrangements to safely receive your packages.  If Buyer prefers a faster shipping service, please contact the Seller before completing the transaction to discuss options such as Priority Mail. Per USPS, Priority Mail packages are delivered in 1-3 days.

Sorry, NO international shipping.

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