John Lennon “Mind Games” Apple Test Pressing LP With Cue Sheet 1973 M-
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John Lennon “Mind Games” Apple Test Pressing 33 1/3 12 inch LP 1973
This is a test pressing of John’s third solo studio album. It was recorded at The Record Plant in New York in summer 1973. The album was released in the US in October of 1973 and in the UK the following month.
It was Lennon's first self-produced recording without Phil Spector’s involvement. “Mind Games” received mixed reviews when it was released but hit #9 on Billboard’s album chart in the US and #13 in the UK and was certified gold in both countries.
The cover is plain white with black marker on the front identifying the album as Apple SK 3414. It’s not known if this was written by the receiving radio station or the label’s promotion department. The other side of the cover is blank. There are no seam splits, tears or folds.
The vinyl is in M- (mint minus) condition and yes, the disc was played to make sure the contents were as they were supposed to be. The labels are white and only marked with an EMI stamp and license for use. The sides are marked “side 1” and “side 2” in ink and on side two is written “Lennon”.
The cue sheet is a mimeograph copy (which still has the familiar smell that those of us who used them in the 1970s will recall!)
Provenance: This copy originally belonged to Massachusetts and Rhode Island disc jockey Ken Rapoza who worked at several stations including WEEI in Boston. Ken died in an accident in 1987 at age 38 and his collection was inherited by a friend and fellow disc jockey, Bill Clark. This album remained unplayed in his own collection until his death in 2024.
It is being sold for Bill’s widow who will receive all of the money from its sale.
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