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John Lennon - Lennon (Box Set) (2015)
🎶 Lennon (2015) — The Definitive John Lennon Box Set
Released on October 9, 2015, Lennon is a comprehensive 11-disc box set celebrating John Lennon’s solo career in full scope. Issued by UMe/Capitol Records, this collection spans recordings from 1969 to 1980, including studio albums, posthumous releases, demos, alternate takes, and live performances.
This edition provides a chronological, immersive look at Lennon’s artistry, offering both longtime fans and collectors a definitive experience of his post-Beatles musical journey.
📀 Lennon Box Set Contents (2015 UMe/Capitol)
The 11-disc set includes:
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970) – Remastered with demos
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Imagine (1971) – Remastered with alternate versions
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Some Time in New York City (1972) – Remastered
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Mind Games (1973) – Remastered
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Walls and Bridges (1974) – Remastered
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Rock ‘n’ Roll (1975) – Remastered
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Double Fantasy (1980) – Remastered with bonus tracks
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Milk and Honey (1984) – Posthumous release
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Acoustic & Demo Disc – Rare and previously unreleased recordings
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Live Performances Disc – Selected live recordings
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Bonus Collection Disc – Rare mixes, single edits, and alternate takes
Note: The set features over 200 tracks, remastered for clarity, and includes extensive liner notes, rare photos, and archival commentary from Yoko Ono.
🎛️ Album Credits
Artist: John Lennon
Label: UMe/Capitol Records
Release Date: October 9, 2015
Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector, Jack Douglas
Compilation Producers: UMe archive team, Yoko Ono
Recorded: 1969–1980
Studios: Abbey Road Studios (UK), Record Plant (NY), The Hit Factory (NY)
Key Musicians Across the Box Set
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John Lennon – Vocals, guitar, piano
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Yoko Ono – Vocals (selected tracks)
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Earl Slick – Guitar
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Tony Levin – Bass
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Jim Keltner – Drums
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Phil Spector – Producer (selected tracks)
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Additional Collaborators: Klaus Voormann, Nicky Hopkins, Jim Gordon
📈 Commercial Performance & Sales
Lennon was primarily targeted at collectors and dedicated fans, achieving moderate chart performance:
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UK Albums Chart: Top 40
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US Billboard 200: #75
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Worldwide Sales: Estimated over 100,000 copies
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Collector’s Value: High due to limited edition packaging and rare bonus material
The set is considered a definitive collection of Lennon’s solo career and a premium collector’s item.
🌟 Why Lennon Matters
This box set is regarded as one of the most complete John Lennon collections ever released, offering:
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Chronological overview — experience Lennon’s artistic growth from 1970–1980
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Rare material — demos, acoustic recordings, live tracks, and alternate mixes
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Posthumous insights — tracks from Milk and Honey and unreleased home demos
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Remastered sound — enhanced audio quality across all albums
It provides a deep dive into Lennon’s creative genius, from politically charged anthems to personal and introspective songs.
🎉 Fun Facts & Trivia
🎧 Title Significance: The box set simply bears Lennon’s name, emphasizing the artist himself rather than a specific theme.
📀 Extensive Packaging: Includes a hardcover book with rare photographs, handwritten lyrics, and liner notes by Yoko Ono.
🎵 Collector’s Dream: Features tracks previously exclusive to other box sets like John Lennon Anthology, Gimme Some Truth, and Signature Box.
🎼 Diverse Recordings: Spans studio albums, posthumous releases, demos, and live performances, offering over 200 tracks in total.
🤯 Did You Know?
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The Acoustic & Demo Disc contains rare home recordings and early versions of iconic songs.
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Some alternate takes on the bonus disc had never been officially released prior to this set.
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Tracks from Milk and Honey showcase Lennon’s final creative period, completed posthumously with Yoko Ono.
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The chronological arrangement allows listeners to hear Lennon’s musical and personal evolution over a decade.
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