Sold Date: September 30, 2021
Start Date: September 13, 2021
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John Lennon Imagine VG+ Vinyl LP - Apple SW 3379 First Pressing with Original Inner Sleeve with Lyrics
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ Cover. First Pressing of this classic on Apple label. Tested and plays very well. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Cover still has great color and nice gloss with no writing. Inner sleeve in great shape.
Imagine is the second studio album by John Lennon, released on 9 September 1971 by Apple Records. Co-produced by Lennon, his wife Yoko Ono and Phil Spector, the album's lush sound contrasts the basic, small-group arrangements of his first album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970), while the opening title track is widely considered to be his signature song.
Lennon recorded the album from early to mid-1971 at Ascot Sound Studios, Abbey Road Studios and the Record Plant in New York City, with supporting musicians that included his ex-Beatles bandmate George Harrison, keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, bassist Klaus Voormann and drummers Alan White and Jim Keltner. Its lyrics reflect peace, love, politics, Lennon's experience with primal scream therapy, and, following a period of high personal tensions, an attack on his former writing partner Paul McCartney in "How Do You Sleep?" 
Imagine was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number one on both the UK Albums Chart and US Billboard 200. In 2012, the album was voted 80th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. 
Track listing - Original release
Side one
"Imagine" – 3:01 "Crippled Inside" – 3:47 "Jealous Guy" – 4:14 "It's So Hard" – 2:25 "I Don't Want to Be a Soldier Mama" – 6:05[nb 3]
Side two
"Gimme Some Truth" – 3:16 "Oh My Love" – 2:50 "How Do You Sleep?" – 5:36 "How?" – 3:43 "Oh Yoko!" – 4:20
Personnel
John Lennon – vocals (all), piano (1, 7 & 9), electric guitar (2, 4–6, 8 & 10), acoustic guitar (3), whistling (3), harmonica (10) George Harrison – dobro (2), slide guitar (5, 6 & 8), electric guitar (7) Nicky Hopkins – tack piano (2), piano (3, 5, 6, 9 & 10), electric piano (7 & 8) Klaus Voormann – bass guitar (all but 2), double bass (2) Alan White – drums (1–2 & 6–10), vibraphone (3 & 5), Tibetan cymbals (7) Jim Keltner – drums (3 & 5) Jim Gordon – drums (4) King Curtis – saxophone (4 & 5) John Barham – harmonium (3), vibraphone (9) Joey Molland, Tom Evans – acoustic guitar (3 & 5) (credited as "Joey and Tommy Badfinger") John Tout – piano (2 & 8) (incorrectly credited as playing "acoustic guitar") Ted Turner – acoustic guitar (2 & 8) Rod Linton – acoustic guitar (2, 6, 8 & 10) Andy Davis – acoustic guitar (6 & 8–10) Mike Pinder – tambourine (3 & 5) Steve Brendell – double bass (2), maracas (5) Phil Spector – harmony vocal (10) The Flux Fiddlers (members of the New York Philharmonic) – orchestral strings (1, 3–5, 8 & 9)
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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