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Limited Edition
The set contains all of the soul figureheads solo and non-soundtrack recordings from 1972, with most tracks making their first appearance on vinyl. A new mix of the romantic ballad My Last Chance by acclaimed writer-producer SaLaAM ReMi, known for his work with Nas, the Fugees and Amy Winehouse, is now available for streaming, and for immediate download with pre-orders of the album. ReMi has also remixed Symphony and Id Give My Life For You for the album.
None of this material, apart from the single, was released at the time; its now gathered together on Youre The Man, which also includes the rare, long LP version of Gayes cancelled 1972 Christmas single and an unreleased mix from the vaults of its instrumental B-side. Songs from the album have appeared on various CD releases over the years, but 15 of the 17 tracks are making their vinyl debut.
The 2LP vinyl edition of the album includes new liner notes by Marvin Gaye biographer David Ritz, who explores Gayes internal conflict of the time as a source of both creative vigour and emotional burden. In an interview first seen in Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye, the artist said that, in the wake of Whats Going On, now I could do what I wanted. For most people that would be a blessing. But for me the thought was heavy.