JOHN LENNON- LIFE WITH THE LIONS ORIG LP IN PLASTIC EXC

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25

This is one of a number of vinyl albums and EPs -- some new and still-sealed, some rare -- that I am listing for auction. 

This weekend, and next, will be "Beatles and solo" weekends -- with most of the records offered being by or related to The Beatles.

This item is the rare, original vinyl LP pressing of the John Lennon / Yoko Ono album entitled Life With the Lions, released in 1969 by Zapple Records.  It’s official title is Unfinished Music No 2 – Life With the Lions, and it bears cat# ST 3357.   A few things are significant about this album – first, it is on Apple but, technically, was relegated to the “Zapple” label.  To my recollection, the only other Zapple release was George Harrison’s Electronic Music, the idea being that the more exotic and avant garde recordings would be on this alternate label.  The next is that, as is recorded on the back cover, Beatles’ producer George Martin’s commentary on the release was “No comment”.  This is a bizarre record, including one side which is their unborn baby’s heartbeat (the one where the pregnancy aborted).  It’s pretty bizarre stuff and you can’t really dance to it, but it is an essential to any Lennon / Beatles collection.  It also features the original inner sleeve, as shown in the photo.  Note also that this pressing is still in its original plastic with a price sticker from “Billy Blake” which, to my recollection, was a department store on Long Island back in the 60’s and 70’s.

Both the vinyl and the cover are in excellent condition, as shown in the photo.                        

NOTE:  Sealed items are collectible because they are sealed.  Since I do not own a store, I cannot return items to the manufacturer.  Once opened, I cannot refund the purchase price in full because opening significantly affects its value. 

I do not use stock photos.  The photo shows the actual item up for auction.

NOTE:  Due to the present rules under Paypal, I can now ship internationally ONLY VIA PRIORITY MAIL.  If you are outside the US, Priority International is the standard shipping, due to the fact that under Paypal rules, delivery tracking must be included on EVERY package outside the US.  The cost depends upon the weight and the country of destination.  I will provide the cost for each option in my post-auction invoice (and, again, I can provide the info during the auction, if you e-mail me your zip code and the number of records).  To Canada, it will be $21.50USD for one LP.  To most other countries, it will be about $29.50USD for one LP.  I recognize that this will result in much higher shipping costs and I apologize for this change, but it is necessary under the Paypal rules now in effect. If you have any questions about this policy, please send me an e-mail via My eBay.  If you do not accept this shipping requirement, please do not bid.

I am not a dealer, and all of the items I place up for auction are from my personal collection gathered over the past forty years (education expenses – and soon-to-be college expenses -- are the reason I am selling my collection...). 

The shipping costs are as follows: $4.00 for one LP via media mail to anywhere in the U.S.   Each additional LP is an additional $0.40 for media mail shipping.  Priority shipping within the U.S. is a function of weight and postal zone, and I will e-mail an invoice indicating the cost of priority (I can also provide this info while the auction is pending, if you e-mail me your zip code and the number of LPs). 

Insurance through the USPS is available, and once again my invoice will provide the cost information. 

NOTE – there is no tracking of packages through the USPS without delivery confirmation.  If you would like tracking ability, you must purchase delivery confirmation for $0.75. 

International Buyers – Please Note:

·         Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

·         Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

·         These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

·         We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

I will always combine items, so that your shipping costs will be more manageable.  Payment may be made by paypal.  If I do not receive payment for an item within fifteen (15) days of the end of the auction and I do not hear from you in response to e-mails, I will consider the auction results void and relist the item(s) for auction.  

Should you have any questions at all about postage or about any item in particular, please do not hesitate to contact me through My Messages in eBay.