On the Beach — 1974

A bleak, beautiful record of disillusion and fragile beauty. Raw and beloved. A devotee favourite. Released in 1974 — a solid middle chapter.

On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.

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More from Neil Young — where to go next

If you have On the Beach, these are the Neil Young records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
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2. 2
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3. 3
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4. 4
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5. 5
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