A sprawling, contradictory double album recorded amid growing tensions, lurching from hard rock to folk to musique concrète. Its inconsistency is part of the charm, capturing four songwriters pulling in different directions. Endlessly debated, endlessly rewarding. Holds up as a strong record in its own right, not just context.
On vinyl: Originals are widely faked and graded inconsistently — stick with a trusted reissue.
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More from The Beatles — where to go next
If you have The Beatles (White Album), 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 · RockClassic
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1967 · RockClassic
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