John Lennon Vinyl, CD & Tape 14 Items

Plastic Ono Band was the debut solo album by John Lennon. Released on December 11th 1970, John and Yoko had started writing and demoing at Abbey Road (emi Studios) in the summer, with recording sessions during September/October

After the break-up of The Beatles that year, John and Yoko embarked on a period of self-reflection and experimentation, with the results that the songs and sessions for Plastic Ono Band were heavily influenced by his immersion in Arthur Janov’s primal therapy. John was able to find emotional depth and honesty within himself that few artists had ever done before, with John saying to Rolling Stone “now I write all about me and that’s why I like it. It’s me.” . The result is perhaps the most honest and emotionally raw album that anyone has ever released, let alone someone who was one of the four most famous musicians on the planet. With a small core band comprised of just Ringo Starr on drums and old friend Klaus Voorman on bass, co-produced by Phil Spector, the album peaked at 8 in the UK charts and 6 in the USA. It has come to be regarded by many as John’s finest solo work and has continued to grow in stature and reverence and has often featured in various Best Of lists through the years since. Not only does this album feature some of John’s best-loved and most impactful songs – Mother, Working Class Hero, Isolation, God – but this new set also includes the singles Give Peace A Chance, Cold Turkey and the classic Instant Karma! (We All Shine On).

Released on the same day was Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band album, the couple regarding the release as a pair of albums rather than two entirely separate projects, albeit of course it not achieving the same sort of coverage or chart success as John’s.

Coming as this does hot on the heels of last year’s much loved and well-reviewed “Gimme Some Truth” set and “Imagine” before that, the audio has been completely remixed from the original studio tapes as part of the ongoing John Lennon Ultimate Mix series. The aim for this mix process is to achieve three things: to remain faithful and respectful to the original recordings; to ensure that the sound is sonically clearer overall and to increase the clarity of John’s vocals. As Yoko says, “it’s about John” and this new mix shows that it is his voice that brings the biggest emotional impact of the album.

This multi-format release included a Cd/bd Super Deluxe Box with 130 page book featuring many exclusive and new photos, track-by-track notes in the words of John and Yoko, lots of tape boxes and full breakdown and descriptions of the audio content. As well as the new Ultimate Mix, we have 5 further CD discs, each focusing on different and new aspects ,including: original outtakes, demos, Elements Mixes (focusing on individual aspects of the songs to reveal unheard elements), Evolution Mixes (the story of each song from demo to complete recording), Raw Mixes (unadorned studio takes that place you inside the room almost sitting alongside the band) and a further disc of studio Jams. There are two Blu-ray Audio discs that feature hi-res stereo (192/24) versions of all the above as well as surround mixes in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. Further material only available on BD includes the Yoko Ono Band/Plastic Ono Band Live Sessions from the original recording sessions and featuring Ringo Starr and Klaus Voorman.

Gimme Some Truth - The definitive new Best Of John Lennon - 36 tracks on four 180-gram LPs completely remixed from the original master tapes, giving these classic songs a new life for generations to come and sounding better than ever before. Lift-off lid box contains 4LPs, 8 page booklet, fold-out double-sided poster, 2 post cards and GIMME SOME TRUTH. Bumper sticker.

John Lennon -"GIMME SOME TRUTH." The definitive new Best Of John Lennon - 19 tracks on 2 LPs completely remixed from the original master tapes giving these classic songs a new life for generations to come and sounding better than ever before. Double LP on 180-gram vinyl. Contains 8 page booklet, fold-out double sided poster and GIMME SOME TRUTH. Bumper sticker.

Still sealed with hype sticker. 2015 reissue.

John Lennon - "Mind Games (Meditation Mixes)" Version Title: [Crystal Clear 3 LP] Newly, radically reimagined remixes, created from John Lennon's classic song, "Mind Games." These 9 Meditation Mixes create their own space while maintaining firm, authentic roots in his original recording of the song. Each mix has been radically altered, slowed down and extended, ranging from 5 to 10 to over 33 minutes, allowing for the musical soundtrack to wash over the listener and provide a relaxing, immersive, deep listening and meditative experience. Four tracks are presented as Binaural versions that focus on different types of brain waves: Beta, Delta, Gamma and Theta. Named "Mind," "Space," "Spirit" and "Love," these tracks utilize the effect created when the ears hear left/right frequencies which combine to be perceived as a new frequency that can activate different brain patterns for scientifically proven therapeutic effects. Of the original song, Mind Games, Yoko Ono Lennon said: "John was trying to convey the message that we all play mind games. But if we can play mind games, why not make a positive future with it - to be a positive mind game?" Produced by Sean Ono Lennon, mixed and engineered by Sam Gannon with additional recording engineered by Scott Holingsworth, the song will now bring a new positive impact in the realm of meditation and mindfulness.3 LP set on 180g crystal clear vinyl in triple-gatefold jacket.

No obi.

With lyric sheet and original inner sleeve. Obi is missing. Foxing on label.

LP 1: Mind Games – The Ultimate Mixes LP 2: Mind Games – The Out-takes Spec: 180g vinyl, gatefold sleeve Booklet: 8 page booklet of photos and artwork Poster: Reproduction of the original triptych marketing poster for the album

Slipcase including 6 CDs (walleted) + 2 BLU-RAYs (walleted & sleeved) + 128 Page Hardback 10” Book + Poster + Postcards 6CDs: Stereo Versions of The Ultimate Mixes, Elements Mixes, Elemental Mixes, Evolution Documentary, Out-takes and Raw Studio Mixes. Easter Egg tracks on every disc 2 BLURAYs: High Resolution 24-96 Stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos versions of The Ultimate Mixes, Elements Mixes, Elemental Mixes, Evolution Documentary, Out-takes and Raw Studio Mixes + 2024 Remastered ‘Mind Games’ music video + ‘You Are Here’ (additional out-take) tape boxes video. Easter Egg tracks and videos on both discs. Book: 10-inch square, 128-page glossy hardback coffee table book about the writing and recording of the album, in the words of John & Yoko (taken from hundreds of hours of archive interviews), featuring brand-new interviews with all the musicians and engineers, exclusive never-before-seen photographs by Bob Gruen and exclusive photos, lyrics, letters, original tape boxes and memorabilia from the John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lennon Archives. Poster: Reproduction of the original triptych marketing poster for the album Postcards: Postcard-sized reproductions of artworks made for the marketing of the album in 1973 “citizen OF Nutopia” Passport: With exclusive QR code for use in the forthcoming text based “game” and treasure hunt. More details to follow of “The Game”, no purchase necessary to enter.

Japanese pressing without OBI, but with insert.