The soundtrack of controversial new documentary 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon' is to be released on CD and digitally, on 26 Sep, via EMI's Capitol label. Nineteen original Lennon tracks will feature, including the likes of 'Imagine', 'Instant Karma (We All Shine On)' and 'Happy Xmas (War is Over)'. Two previously unreleased tracks, 'Attica State' and the film's instrumental version of 'How Do You Sleep' will also appear in the collection, which will include liner notes written by Yoko Ono.
The film documents the US government's attempts to silence Lennon's vocal support of anti-war and humanitarian causes, via FBI surveillance and wiretapping. On the musical content, director David Leaf explained: "We were allowed to 'strip' lead vocals from Lonnon's original recordings, so that we could use his own instrumental work as the score for the movie. I think it's the first time that John's solo catalogue can be heard in this way."