How Many Of These Hit '60s Albums Did You Have In Your Vinyl Collection?
The 1960s were an amazing time for music. Bands were elevating the rock genre from charming love songs into experimental, artistic, and psychedelic territories, testing the limits of production capabilities and bringing the world some truly unique and timeless albums. Here are five of our favorite best-selling albums from the 1960s.
1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
One of the Beatles' most iconic albums, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was a pioneering concept album that revolutionized rock music. It was one of the most defining albums of the '60s and marked a turning point in the Beatles' style towards more psychedelic and experimental sounds.
2. Tommy by The Who
Tommy by The Who was a rock opera: the first of its kind. Never before had a rock album had such a powerful and cohesive narrative while also gaining such commercial success.
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3. The Doors by The Doors
The Doors was the band's debut album. Its immediate success solidified The Doors' popularity and established them as a trailblazing force in the psychedelic rock genre.
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4. Led Zeppelin I by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin's debut album was important for establishing the band as a genre-bending powerhouse. They were one of the first rock bands to achieve massive success through their albums rather than their singles.
5. Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones' iconic album Let It Bleed managed to capture the dark and tumultuous time of the late 60s, characterized by the Vietnam War. The genre-bending album features plenty of raw, edgy rock sounds a psychedelic blues, and jazz elements.
