John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band – John Lennon (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released in December 1970, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band is the raw, unflinching solo debut by John Lennon following the breakup of The Beatles. Stripped of artifice and soaked in personal catharsis, the album was produced by Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Phil Spector. With minimal instrumentation and searing lyrics, it confronts themes of trauma, identity, loss, and disillusionment—establishing Lennon as a solo artist with a radically honest voice.
Key Highlights
- Features emotionally intense tracks like “Mother”, “Working Class Hero”, and “God”
- A stark, minimalist fusion of rock, confession, and primal-scream therapy influence
- Often reissued on audiophile-grade 180-gram vinyl with original artwork
- Backed by Ringo Starr on drums and Klaus Voormann on bass
- Widely regarded as one of the most powerful solo albums by any ex-Beatle
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Mother
2. Hold On
3. I Found Out
4. Working Class Hero
5. Isolation
Side B
6. Remember
7. Love
8. Well Well Well
9. Look at Me
10. God
11. My Mummy’s Dead
Fun Fact
The album was heavily influenced by Lennon and Ono’s experience with Primal Therapy under Dr. Arthur Janov—many vocal takes on the album include actual therapeutic screaming.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A landmark in singer-songwriter history and post-Beatles artistry
- Vinyl format captures the intimate, analogue rawness of the sparse production
- Essential for fans of emotionally charged music and cultural turning points
- Offers deep insight into Lennon’s psyche at a moment of intense personal transformation
Plastic Ono Band is not just an album—it’s a soul laid bare. On vinyl, its stark realism and stripped-down beauty resonate with timeless emotional power.