The pivot from pop group to studio explorers: tape loops, backwards guitar and Indian drones sit beside some of their sharpest songwriting. It is short, varied and astonishingly forward-looking for 1966, closing with the proto-psychedelic 'Tomorrow Never Knows'. Many fans rate it the single best Beatles record, and it is the natural place to start. A 1966 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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- Tomorrow Never Knows on Best 1960s Rock Songs
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More from The Beatles — where to go next
If you have Revolver, these are the The Beatles records worth reaching for next.
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A Hard Day's Night1964 · RockStart here
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Rubber Soul1965 · RockClassic
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Help!1965 · RockClassic
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Revolver1966 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1967 · RockClassic