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. Released in 1968, it's a key entry in The Beatles's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed 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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