John Lennon’s Imagine to be Reissued as Massive, 140-Track Box Set
Hear the original, never-before-heard demo of its title track now
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John Lennon’s iconic 1971 Imagine LP is being reissued as a 140-track box set on Oct. 5 via Universal Music. The entire collection was fully authorized by Yoko Ono Lennon, who oversaw the project’s production and creative direction. “Imagine was created with immense love and concern for the children of the world. I hope you enjoy it,” says Yoko Ono Lennon in the introduction of the 120-page book that accompanies the set.
The legendary singer-songwriter’s most famous solo album will be released as a six-disc collection, with four CDs and two Blu-ray discs, and will be titled Imagine – The Ultimate Collection. It will include a brand new remastered stereo mix, raw studio recordings, outtakes, never-before-seen extras and a track-by-track audio documentary. The collection will also feature 5.1 surround mixes on Blu-ray and an updated quadrasonic mix for an even deeper listening experience.
The raw studio mixes allow listeners to hear Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band’s original, unadorned performances, and the previously unheard demos and isolated track elements will provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album. The Evolution Documentary is the title of the track-by-track audio montage that details the process of each song from demo to master recording, even including chatter from the studio.