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Uncommon 7˝ UK Apple Records one-sided acetate pressing of John Lennon's classic "Power to the People" in mono. Issued as Lennon’s fourth single with the Plastic Ono Band, the song was his first overt call for revolutionary action, reflecting the influence of radical left-wing politics and activist movements of the early 1970s. Conceived as a broadly adaptable protest anthem, its chant-like chorus was designed to serve activist movements in much the same way that 'Give Peace a Chance' had become a rallying cry for the peace movement.
“Power to the People” was recorded at Ascot Sound Studios on February 15, 1971, during sessions that would produce songs for Lennon’s Imagine album. Eleven takes were recorded, with the final take selected as the master. The single was released on March 12, 1971, in the United Kingdom and March 22, 1971, in the United States.
The acetate disc bears a green-and-white Apple Corps Ltd. label with typed notations: "45 RPM, Maclen Music Inc., BMI 3:15, 'Power to the People,' (John Lennon), John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band."
Condition: VG++, with clean labels with some light staining and proper aging; it plays well with some noticeable background noise.
This acetate is featured on page 230 of Lennonology by Chip Madinger and Scott Raile.
From the Mark Erbach Collection.
