{"title":"John Lennon","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Lennon didn't invent it rock and roll, nor did he embody it as toweringly as figures like Elvis Presley and Little Richard, but he did more than anyone else to shake it up, move it forward and instill it with a conscience. As the most daring and outspoken of the four Beatles, he helped shape the agenda of the Sixties—socially and politically, no less than musically. As a solo artist, he made music that alternately disturbed and soothed, provoked and sought community. As a human being, he served as an exemplar of honesty in his art and life. As Jann Wenner wrote in the foreword to a collection of writings entitled The Ballad of John and Yoko, \"Of the many things that will be long remembered about John Lennon—his genius as a musician and singer, his wit and literary swiftness, his social intuition and leadership—among the most haunting was the stark, unembarrassed commitment of his life, his work and his undernourished frame to truth, to peace and to humanity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nobody-told-me","title":"Nobody Told Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flip is 'O Sanity' by Yoko Ono. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a Near Mint picture sleeve with the beginnings of a botttom-edge split seam.. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513057095913,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon37_ps.jpg?v=1752157794"},{"product_id":"borrowed-time","title":"Borrowed Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlip is 'Your Hands' by Yoko. This beautiful, Mint copy comes in a Near Mint picture sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513057161449,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_ab67b7c9-9a15-4bbe-afeb-42a221471fc6.webp?v=1752157797"},{"product_id":"mind-games-meat-city","title":"Mind Games\/ Meat City","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful copy of the 1978 reissue on the purple\/silver Capitol label. Originally released on Apple 1868.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513505296617,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/R-8544311-1694784845-8112.jpg?v=1774859212"},{"product_id":"instant-karma-we-all-shine-on-4","title":"Instant Karma (We All Shine On)","description":"Here's a beautiful copy of John Lennon's third solo single, which, as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Instant_Karma%21\"\u003emarvelous article in Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e points out, was one of the fastest records ever to be written, recorded, pressed, and shipped to market---reportedly in only 10 days. It's also one of Lennon's very best solo recordings, though it (and the two singles that preceded it) never appeared on a Lennon studio album (they did appear on a later compilation LP). The drumming is simply out of this world, and turns out to be by future Yes drummer Alan White. That's Billy Preston on the keyboards, and George Harrison on guitar. The flip is 'Who Has Seen The Wind' by Yoko.","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514616197353,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon14_ps.gif?v=1752187971"},{"product_id":"give-peace-a-chance-remember-love-3","title":"Give Peace A Chance\/ Remember Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original picture sleeve.  Credited to 'Plastic Ono Band,' this classic anti-war tune was recorded in a hotel suite in Montreal. Note: This is a beautiful, pristine Mint copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514682618089,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon18_ps.jpg?v=1752188924"},{"product_id":"9-dream-what-you-got-1","title":"#9 Dream\/ What You Got","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn case you've forgotten, the flip of this single is a terrific, hard-edged rocker with a to-die-for electric guitar riff.  P.S. Do you think the guys at Bilozoard magazine couldn't resist the temptation to get this one as high as -- but no higher than -- #9 on the Hot 100?  :-) Note: This copy looks new with Mint labels and vinyl. The audio, however, has light underlying surface noise... a weak Near Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514766504169,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon20.jpg?v=1752190116"},{"product_id":"instant-karma-we-all-shine-on-7","title":"Instant Karma (We All Shine On)","description":"From a warehouse find, here is a copy of John Lennon's third solo single, which, as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Instant_Karma%21\"\u003emarvelous article in Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e points out, was one of the fastest records ever to be written, recorded, pressed, and shipped to market -- reportedly in only 10 days.  It's also one of Lennon's very best solo recordings, though it (and the two singles that preceded it) never appeared on a Lennon studio album (they did appear on a later compilation LP).  The drumming is simply out of this world, and turns out to be by future Yes drummer Alan White.  That's Billy Preston on the keyboards, and George Harrison on guitar.  The flip is \"Who Has Seen The Wind\" by Yoko. I'm putting a snippet that contains some of the best drumming bits in the jukebox... just can't ever hear that break enough!  Note: This is the more common pressing that does not have a Capitol logo on the label. This copy comes in a vintage Apple Records factory sleeve, and has no notable flaws incurred from storage.","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515450044649,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon11.jpg?v=1752200828"},{"product_id":"instant-karma-we-all-shine-on-8","title":"Instant Karma (We All Shine On)","description":"Here's a lovely copy of John Lennon's third solo single, which, as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Instant_Karma%21\"\u003emarvelous article in Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e points out, was one of the fastest records ever to be written, recorded, pressed, and shipped to market—reportedly in only 10 days.  It's also one of Lennon's very best solo recordings, though it (and the two singles that preceded it) never appeared on a Lennon studio album (they did appear on a later compilation LP).  The drumming is simply out of this world, and turns out to be by future Yes drummer Alan White.  That's Billy Preston on the keyboards, and George Harrison on guitar.  The flip is \"Who Has Seen The Wind\" by Yoko. I'm putting a snippet that contains some of the best drumming bits in the jukebox... just can't ever hear that break enough!  Note: This is the more common pressing that does not have a Capitol logo on the label. This copy comes in a vintage Apple Records factory sleeve.","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515613720809,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon11_f6e2d5c1-f974-4241-8582-37867894d309.jpg?v=1752202450"},{"product_id":"whatever-gets-you-through-the-night-beef-jerky-3","title":"Whatever Gets You Thru The Night\/ Beef Jerky","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis terrific slice of power pop fun, featuring Elton John prominently on backing vocals, was Lennon's only #1 hit prior to his death in December 1980.  (\"(Just Like) Starting Over\" rose to #1 about the time of his death and went on to become his all-time biggest hit.)  The A side is credited to John Lennon with the Plastic Ono Nuclear Band (which included Elton John). By the way, the B side is a special treat all its own, and it's this side that earns two stars from us. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Apple Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and pristine sound. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515956474089,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon25_1f8d7dab-20b0-4639-a80c-f767fd5117c5.jpg?v=1752209996"},{"product_id":"cold-turkey-dont-worry-kyoko-2","title":"Cold Turkey\/ Don't Worry Kyoko","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Apple factory sleeve.  Credited to 'Plastic Ono Band,' this epic 45 didn't appear on any of Lennon's albums... it was a non-album single. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516204462313,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon38.jpg?v=1752217286"},{"product_id":"woman-4","title":"Woman\/ Beautiful Boys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful stock copy, in its original picture sleeve. The flip of this great John Lennon recording is Yoko's 'Beautiful Boys.' Note: This beautiful 45 has Near Mint labels with a numbered sticker.   The audio and vinyl are Mint. The picture sleeve grades Near Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516430725353,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon20_ps_4ff5994f-1158-4e40-aafa-9aea2f7db9f3.jpg?v=1752223896"},{"product_id":"power-to-the-people-3","title":"Power To The People","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis non-album single was a surprisingly big hit. (His next single was \"Imagine,\" which did have an album containing it.) The B side features Yoko Ono singing \"Touch Me.\"  Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Apple Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516686774505,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon43.jpg?v=1752231301"},{"product_id":"woman-is-the-nigger-of-the-world-3","title":"Woman Is the Nigger of the World \/ Stand By Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Apple 1848. This was a non-album single.  Credited to John Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant's Memory and the Invisible Strings. This is a beautiful copy of the tan-label Capitol Starline reissue, in its Starline factory sleeve.  Despite some signs of wear on the vinyl, the audio remains a strong Near Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48559669281001,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_9afe4469-39c4-480b-88cc-ced36937b364.webp?v=1755808151"},{"product_id":"just-like-starting-over-4","title":"(Just Like) Starting Over","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flip is 'Kiss Kiss Kiss' by Yoko Ono. The 45 grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).   The picture sleeve is also Near Mint with light top edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48564295467241,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon3_ps_2ecdac09-9a03-4d98-a8b6-bac5f0c4003c.jpg?v=1752253578"},{"product_id":"nobody-told-me-2","title":"Nobody Told Me \/ I'm Stepping Out","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Polydor 817254. This is a new copy of the Polydor \"Timepieces\" reissue, in its factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567775953129,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_d7f62ff7-8550-4509-ac1e-49d05a86a2b2.webp?v=1755808361"},{"product_id":"woman-is-the-nigger-of-the-world-4","title":"Woman Is the Nigger of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was a non-album single. The flip is 'Sisters O Sisters' by Yoko. The label features a very cool photo transformation of John to Yoko. Credited to John Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant's Memory and the Invisible Strings. Note: The 45 itself has Mint labels and pristine sound. The rare picture sleeve is nice but has been taped on three edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49932429656297,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/johnlennon7_ps_eca8a121-383b-4b99-9658-074d94db8041.jpg?v=1770409472"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/collections\/johnlennon.jpg?v=1745709843","url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/john-lennon\/under-10.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}