Rule 497(e)
LIBERTY ADVISOR
GROUP FLEXIBLE PURCHASE PAYMENT
DEFERRED VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACT
ISSUED BY
Variable Account J
OF
LIBERTY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF BOSTON
SUPPLEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998
TO
PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1997
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This supplement contains information about the availability of
the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund, Variable Series ("Liberty All-
Star Equity") Sub-Account.
The Liberty All-Star Equity Sub-Account is now available as an
investment option under the variable annuity based on the New
York Insurance Department's verbal approval of the addition of
this Sub-Account.
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800-367-3653 (press 3)
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125 High Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
LA.SUP 2/98
