Besides being the #1 greatest single of all time (according to Dave Marsh's list) this was the first Tamla record to use the new 'box' logo; earlier releases (and some early copies of this title) used the 'globes' logo. This is a copy of the very rare pressing that mis-spells "Grapevine" as "Grapvine" (see scan). How rare? In all my 40+ years of collecting and selling, this is the first copy that's passed through my hands, though I've heard of it before. Note: This copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Motown Records factory sleeve. The labels have very light ringwear, which in addition to the drillhole lowers the grade to a strong EX. The Vinyl looks EX in appearance, and the audio sounds about the same, with light surface noise underlying the otherwise strong, undistorted audio.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX | EX+ (dh) | EX | EX |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Tamla 54176 | 1968 | #1r, #1p in November |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Title
I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Grapvine typo)
You're What's Happening (In The World Today)
Track Time
2:59
2:23
Songwriter
N. Whitfield-B. Strong (A), Story-Gordy-Gordy (B)
N. Whitfield-B. Strong (A), Story-Gordy-Gordy (B)
Producer
Norman Whitfield (A), George Gordy (B)
Norman Whitfield (A), George Gordy (B)
Category
Northern Soul/Motown Style
Northern Soul/Motown Style
| Marsh Rank | Rolling Stone | 1 | 81 |
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