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Sonic Revolution: 150 Essential Albums of the 1960s (2024 Update)

Dive into the musical revolution of the 1960s with our curated collection of 150 essential albums.
From the British Invasion to the birth of psychedelia and the rise of folk-rock, this list captures the era's groundbreaking sounds. With a maximum of three albums per artist, we offer a diverse mix of iconic acts and hidden gems.
Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering new classics, immerse yourself in the timeless albums that defined the spirit of the '60s.
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The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album - Eddie Cochran
The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album - Eddie Cochran
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Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
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Apache - The Shadows
Apache - The Shadows
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That's My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues - John Lee Hooker
That's My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues - John Lee Hooker
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The Genius Hits the Road - Ray Charles
The Genius Hits the Road - Ray Charles
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The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke - Sam Cooke
The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke - Sam Cooke
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Runaround Sue - Dion
Runaround Sue - Dion
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Showcase - Patsy Cline
Showcase - Patsy Cline
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Tonight's the Night - The Shirelles
Tonight's the Night - The Shirelles
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Let's Twist Again - Chubby Checker
Let's Twist Again - Chubby Checker
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Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
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Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger- Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger- Bo Diddley
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Runaway With Del Shannon - Del Shannon
Runaway With Del Shannon - Del Shannon
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Blue Hawaii - Elvis Presley
Blue Hawaii - Elvis Presley
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Don't Play That Song! - Ben E. King
Don't Play That Song! - Ben E. King
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Françoise Hardy - Françoise Hardy
Françoise Hardy - Françoise Hardy
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Do You Love Me - The Contours
Do You Love Me - The Contours
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Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
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Folksinger - Dave Van Ronk
Folksinger - Dave Van Ronk
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Howlin' Wolf- Howlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf- Howlin' Wolf
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The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
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Save the Last Dance for Me - The Drifters
Save the Last Dance for Me - The Drifters
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan
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Surfin' USA - The Beach Boys
Surfin' USA - The Beach Boys
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Da Doo Ron Ron - The Crystals
Da Doo Ron Ron - The Crystals
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La Mamma - Charles Aznavour
La Mamma - Charles Aznavour
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One Fine Day - The Chiffons
One Fine Day - The Chiffons
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The Kingsmen in Person - The Kingsmen
The Kingsmen in Person - The Kingsmen
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Wipe Out - The Surfaris
Wipe Out - The Surfaris
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Live at the Star-Club, Hamburg - Jerry Lee Lewis
Live at the Star-Club, Hamburg - Jerry Lee Lewis
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The Animals - The Animals
The Animals - The Animals
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...Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica - The Ronettes
...Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica - The Ronettes
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Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
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Rock Me Baby - B.B. King
Rock Me Baby - B.B. King
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Les Copains D'Abord - Georges Brassens
Les Copains D'Abord - Georges Brassens
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Olympia '64- Jacques Brel
Olympia '64- Jacques Brel
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I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
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Bitter Tears - Johnny Cash
Bitter Tears - Johnny Cash
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The Animals - The Animals
The Animals - The Animals
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Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
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