John Lennon's 8 classic solo albums to be reissued

Eight of John Lennon's classic solo albums and other standout recordings have been digitally remastered from his original mixes for a global catalogue initiative commemorating the music legend's 70th birthday, which falls on October 9, said in the press release posted on the PR Newswire web-site which cited EMI Music source.

The albums to be reissued are John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970); Imagine (1971); Some Time In New York City (1972); Mind Games (1973); Walls and Bridges (1974); Rock 'n' Roll (1975); Double Fantasy Stripped Down (2010) / Double Fantasy (1980); and Milk and Honey (1984).

"In this very special year, which would have seen my husband and life partner John reach the age of 70, I hope that this remastering / reissue programme will help bring his incredible music to a whole new audience. By remastering 121 tracks spanning his solo career, I hope also that those who are already familiar with John's work will find renewed inspiration from his incredible gifts as a songwriter, musician and vocalist and from his power as a commentator on the human condition. His lyrics are as relevant today as they were when they were first written and I can think of no more apposite title for this campaign than those simple yet direct words 'Gimme Some Truth',” said Yoko Ono.

John Lennon was killed on December 8, 1980, when he was 40. Lennon has been posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award and two special BRIT Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.