Rare John Lennon record gifted to Newcastle store for Christmas

A record shop in Newcastle is just one of fifty charities or businesses across the country to receive an early Christmas gift courtesy of musical Royalty.

Yoko Ono and Sean Ono Lennon - the wife and son, respectively, of John Lennon - sent out the extremely rare copies of the song Happy Xmas (War Is Over) to 'spread Xmas cheer.'

Through a letter, recipients are advised to do whatever they choose with the vinyl, be it "sell, auction, raise money to help your business or your favourite charity."

The record is an acetate, hand-cut at the famous Abbey Road studios to mark the 50th anniversary of the single's first release.

Source: ITV News

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