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Apple Records 45 RPM single record sleeve for ‘Mind Games’ by John Lennon, signed prominently in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a small area of surface rubbing to the left of Lennon's head. The record is not included.
Accompanied by a photo of Lennon, an original WFIL Helping Hand Marathon flyer, which pictures “Special Guest Star John Lennon (In Person),” and a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that the “signature was obtained in mid-May of 1975, when John was the special guest host at WFIL studios 'Helping Hands Marathon' in Philadelphia, a 3-day event held to raise money for charitable organizations in the area. This sleeve was most likely signed by John when he took a smoke break and went outside in the back of the studio, where dozens of fans were waiting outside to meet him and get an autograph. Several ‘Mind Games’ 45 sleeves were signed by John during these breaks.”
From May 16-18, 1975, the Philadelphian rock station WFIL and the advocacy organization PARC cosponsored the Helping Hand Marathon, a weekend fundraiser to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Lennon spent the entire three days answering phones, taking pledges, and meeting fans; he even stayed long enough to do the weather report for WPVI-TV.
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