JOHN LENNON / THE ESSENTIAL RARITIES : AFTER THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY [2CD]

After the Beatles Anthology: John Lennon – Essential Rarities

A Definitive Best-of Collection from the Solo Years – Rare and Unreleased Recordings

A brand-new entry in the After the Beatles Anthology series, Essential Rarities focuses on the solo works of John Lennon, compiling a comprehensive best-of collection drawn from rare and unreleased material.

This anthology brings together:

• Non-album tracks

• Single versions

• Alternate mixes

• Unedited takes

• Studio outtakes

• Live performances

• Rehearsal recordings

It offers a chronological overview of Lennon’s solo output throughout the 1970s — from Give Peace a Chance (in its untrimmed version) to the beautiful piano demo of Grow Old with Me. Rather than recycling familiar official versions, the tracklist is built entirely around rare and previously unreleased audio, showcasing the depth and evolution of Lennon’s solo artistry.

Even among well-known studio outtakes, this set includes difficult-to-find recordings, recently unearthed materials, and remastered, upgraded audio, making it one of the most meticulously assembled Lennon rarities compilations to date.

A must-have collector’s item, Essential Rarities is both a tribute and an essential archive for those who want to experience John Lennon’s post-Beatles legacy from a fresh and intimate perspective.

CD 1
1. GIVE PEACE A CHANCE (Unedited Version)
2. COLD TURKEY (Acetate Version)
3. INSTANT KARMA (Unedited TV Version)
4. MOTHER (Studio Outtake)
5. LOVE (Alternate Version)
6. GOD (Early Take)
7. POWER TO THE PEOPLE (Unedited Version)
8. IMAGINE (Basic Tracks)
9. JEALOUS GUY (Basic Tracks)
10. GIMME SOME TRUTH (Rehearsal)
11. HOW (Basic Tracks)
12. ATTICA STATE (John Sinclair Freedom Rally Live 1971)
13. JOHN SINCLAIR (John Sinclair Freedom Rally Live 1971)
14. IMAGINE (Acoustic Guitar : Live at the Apollo 1971)
15. NEW YORK CITY (Take 2)
16. WOMAN IS THE NIGGER OF THE WORLD (Rough Mix)
17. PEOPLE ("ANGELA" Early Demo)
18. SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY (Edited Mix)
19. THE LUCK OF THE IRISH (Edited Live 1972)
20. WORKING CLASS HERO (Live Rehearsal)
21. HAPPY X'MAS (WAR IS OVER!) (Alternate Remix)

CD 2
1. MIND GAMES (Early Take)
2. MEAT CITY (Rough Mix)
3. ONE DAY (AT A TIME) (Rough Mix)
4. OUT THE BLUE (Rough Mix)
5. ROCK AND ROLL PEOPLE (Take 7)
6. I'M THE GREATEST (Original Demo)
7. WHATEVER GETS YOU THRU THE NIGHT (Final Vocal Overdub)
8. #9 DREAM (Single Edit Version)
9. MOVE OVER MS.L (Studio Outtake)
10. NOBODY LOVES YOU (WHEN YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT) (Studio Outtake)
11. STAND BY ME (Unedited Version)
12. SLIPPIN' AND SLIDIN' (Unedited Version)
13. (JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER (Extended Version)
14. BEAUTIFUL BOY (Studio Outtake)
15. WATCHING THE WHEELS (Studio Outtake)
16. WOMAN (Acoustic Demo)
17. NOBODY TOLD ME (Early Take)
18. I DON'T WANNA FACE IT (Studio Outtake)
19. BORROWED TIME (Studio Outtake)
20. I'M STEPPING OUT (Studio Outtake)
21. GLOW OLD WITH ME (Piano Demo)