The Release of Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles undoubtedly dominated the music industry during the ’60s. After seven highly-successful albums, they released their eighth studio album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” in 1967. The album stayed on top in the U.K. and the U.S. charts for over three months.

Aside from the commercial success, it also received numerous critical recognition. It contributed to counterculture for its contemporary themes and art. Many regard it as a concept album because the band experimented on a new sound to embrace more mature music. It marked a significant point for the band, and it remained one of the best-selling albums in history.