Incredibly rare John Lennon record to be displayed in world-famous Beatles location
The vinyl is one of only 50 in existence. Tony Quinn, The Musical Box. The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field in Liverpool has unveiled a rare, limited edition vinyl acetate of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic single, ‘Happy Xmas (War is Over)’.
A rare John Lennon vinyl is being displayed in a famous Beatles location in Liverpool. Strawberry Field has unveiled a limited edition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1971 single, ‘Happy Xmas (War is Over)’, which is one of only 50 in existence.
The record is on loan from The Musical Box in Tuebrook - the oldest independent record shop in England - to help raise money for Strawberry Field’s Steps to Work programme. It was gifted to the record store by Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon in 2021 and is one of 50 limited edition acetates sent to record stores and charities to celebrate the song’s 50th anniversary.
Independently owned and operated by the same family since 1947, The Musical Box holds a special place in music history, having been regularly visited by John Lennon and original Beatles drummer, Pete Best. Celebrating its 77th anniversary in 2024, the shop is run by third-generation owner, Tony Quinn, alongside his wife Paula and son Craig.
Source: Dan Haygarth/liverpoolecho.co.uk
