The Beatles - Abbey Road - RCK099

"Abbey Road" is the eleventh studio album by The Beatles, released on September 26, 1969 in the United Kingdom and October 1, 1969 in the United States. It’s widely regarded as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music.

Key Facts:

• Artist: The Beatles

• Release Date: September 26, 1969

• Recorded: February–August 1969 at EMI Studios (later renamed Abbey Road Studios)

• Label: Apple Records

• Producer: George Martin

Iconic Album Cover:

The cover features the four Beatles walking across a zebra crossing outside Abbey Road Studios. It’s one of the most famous and imitated album covers of all time.

Order on the cover (left to right):

1. George Harrison

2. Paul McCartney (barefoot, which fueled “Paul is dead” rumors)

3. Ringo Starr

4. John Lennon

Track List (UK Version):

Side One:

1. Come Together

2. Something

3. Maxwell's Silver Hammer

4. Oh! Darling

5. Octopus's Garden

6. I Want You (She’s So Heavy)

Side Two (The Medley):

1. Here Comes the Sun

2. Because

3. You Never Give Me Your Money

4. Sun King

5. Mean Mr. Mustard

6. Polythene Pam

7. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window

8. Golden Slumbers

9. Carry That Weight

10. The End

Hidden Track:
11. Her Majesty (a brief 23-second song, added as a hidden track)

Legacy:

• "Abbey Road" was the last album the Beatles recorded together, although "Let It Be" was released later.

• It showcases a mix of styles and studio innovation.

• It features two of George Harrison’s most celebrated songs: "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun."

• The medley on side two is often praised for its ambition and cohesiveness.