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(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon taped his contribution today in London to The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record, an annual holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for members of their fan club.

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George Harrison recorded his contribution two days later in New York. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr also recorded their contributions around this time.

The first Beatles Christmas fan-club disc to be recorded separately (edited together by DJ and friend of the Beatles, Kenny Everett), The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record would be mailed out to fans in the UK on Dec. 20, 1968.