Marvin Gaye, Ottawan, Kool & The Gang, Shakatak, Lionel Richie - Multiple artists - 5 x albums + 1 x 12" Maxi single - Multiple titles - LP albums (multiple items) - 1980

This grouping includes albums from iconic artists across several genres popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including Marvin Gaye, Ottawan, Kool & The Gang, Shakatak, and Lionel Richie. Marvin Gaye's work blends soul, R&B, and socially conscious themes; Ottawan is known for catchy disco hits; Kool & The Gang contributed funk and dance music; Shakatak is rooted in jazz-funk; and Lionel Richie blends soul and pop with smooth vocals. The collection spans a variety of album formats, including 5 LPs and a 12-inch maxi single, reflecting the diversity and cross-genre appeal of the era. This era was notable for the disco explosion, the rise of R&B crossover acts, and the continued evolution of funk, making these albums representative of a vibrant musical period.