The best Beatles albums
14 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Abbey Road
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1
Yellow Submarine
1969
A whimsical journey through vibrant soundscapes and playful melodies that capture the spirit of the late '60s.
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2
Past Masters – Volume Two
1988
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3
Past Masters –Volume One
1988
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4
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1967
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5
Abbey Road
1969
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6
Please Please Me
1963
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7
Let It Be
1970
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8
Magical Mystery Tour
1967
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9
The Beatles Box Set
1988
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10
The Beatles
1968
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11
The Back Album
2014
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12
Yesterday and Today
1966
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13
Past Masters
1988
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14
Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962
1977