Mind Games (John Lennon album) Mind Games (John Lennon album) Mind Games is the third studio album by John Lennon. It was recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York in summer 1973. The album was released in the US 29 October 1973 and the UK 16 November 1973. The album was Lennon's first self-produced recording without help from Phil Spector. Like his previous album, the politically topical and somewhat abrasive "Some Time in New York City", "Mind Games" received mixed reviews upon release. It reached number 13 in the UK and number 9 in the US, where it was certified gold. The album was
Imagine: John Lennon (soundtrack) at No. 64. The project arrived at a timely juncture and was successful in thwarting the then-released "The Lives of John Lennon" by Albert Goldman, a controversial and reputation-tarnishing book which many dismissed as fiction, including Ono and Lennon's close friends, as well as the surviving Beatles. All songs by John Lennon, except where noted. Tracks 2-10 produced by George Martin. Track 11 produced by Lennon and Yoko Ono. Tracks 12-14, 17 & 21 produced by Lennon, Ono and Phil Spector. Track 15 produced by Ono. Track 16 produced by Lennon. Tracks 18-20 produced by Lennon, Ono and Jack Douglas.