New York, July 05: Marvin Gaye's 1976 album "I Want You" is following in the footsteps of his other classic discs "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On" by getting the full reissue treatment. The two-disc "I Want You -- Deluxe Edition" package will be released July 29 from Motown/Universal Music Enterprises, remastered and paired with bonus tracks.
The new version of "I Want You" includes a second disc that compiles an entire alternate version of the album from unreleased mixes with different vocals and music, including three session outtakes. The disc will also be accompanied by a 28-page booklet with an essay by Gaye's second wife Janis Hunter.

On the same day, Motown/UME will reissue Leon Ware's "Musical Massage" in an expanded edition. Ware produced "I Want You," and "Musical Massage" was his subsequent recording debut. The reissue will include Ware's original version of the title track of "I Want You" and five other cuts that ended up on that record, as well as additional previously unreleased tracks.
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