5 Key Facts About Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On

The album was released on August 28, 1973. It came out on Tamla, a subsidiary of Motown Records.

Let’s Get It On marked a shift from Gaye’s earlier political work. It focused on sensual, romantic themes rather than social commentary.

The title track became one of Gaye’s biggest hits. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album was a commercial success. It sold over a million copies in its first year.

It is considered a landmark in soul music. The album’s production and vocal style influenced countless artists.