20 of The Beatles' Album Covers Quiz

[A] Revolver | Released in 1966, this album includes classic songs such as "Eleanor Rigby" and "Tomorrow Never Knows." Its cover art was created by Klaus Voormann and is known for its unique line drawing style and striking black and white contrast.

[C] Abbey Road | Released in 1969, this album is known for its critically acclaimed songs such as "Come Together" and "Something." The iconic cover features the band members walking across the zebra crossing on Abbey Road outside their recording studio. It's often considered one of their best works and has a timeless appeal.

[D] Rubber Soul | Released in December 1965, "Rubber Soul" is a pivotal album in The Beatles' discography, showcasing their maturation and experimentation with different sounds and themes. It includes classic tracks like "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" and "In My Life," and was the last album for which Norman Smith manned the control desk. The distinctive cover, characterized by the slightly distorted faces of the band members, was a result of a photographic accident and also notably lacks the band's name on the front sleeve.

[D] The White Album | Also known as "The White Album," this double album was released in 1968 and features 30 tracks that showcase a wide range of musical styles. From the hard rock of "Helter Skelter" to the soft lullaby "Good Night," the album is a testament to The Beatles' experimental period. It was the band's first release in a minimalist style, with a stark white cover and no graphics or text other than the band's name, which made it instantly recognizable and a classic in the history of album cover design.

[B] Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Released on June 1, 1967, this groundbreaking album is recognized for its innovative music and production techniques, as well as its iconic cover art. It's considered one of the first successful concept albums in rock music and includes classic tracks like "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "With a Little Help from My Friends," and "A Day in the Life." The album cover, designed by Peter Blake and Jann Haworth, features life-sized cardboard cut-outs of famous figures, including celebrities, writers, and sports stars, surrounding the band members who are dressed in colorful military-style uniforms.

[B] A Hard Day’s Night | Released in 1964, "A Hard Day’s Night" is The Beatles' third studio album and the soundtrack to their first feature film of the same name. The album features some of their most energetic and enduring early songs, including the title track "A Hard Day’s Night" and "Can't Buy Me Love." It's known for capturing the excitement and raw sound of the band during Beatlemania. The album cover, photographed by Robert Freeman, shows the band running down a staircase and is one of the most memorable and parodied images in rock history.

[A] Magical Mystery Tour | Released on November 27, 1967, in the US, "Magical Mystery Tour" is a soundtrack album for the Beatles' television film of the same name. It was initially issued as a double EP in the UK and an LP in the US, featuring a mix of fantastical and psychedelic music that includes the songs "Magical Mystery Tour," "The Fool on the Hill," "I Am the Walrus," and "Hello, Goodbye," among others. The album's cover art, designed by Paul McCartney and photographer Michael Cooper, depicts a colorful and surreal scene filled with life-sized figures from various walks of life.

[C] Help! | Released on August 6, 1965, in the UK, "Help!" is the fifth studio album by The Beatles and the soundtrack to their second film of the same name. It features a mix of songs from the movie and other new recordings, including the classic tracks "Help!", "Ticket to Ride", and "Yesterday". The album's cover, photographed by Robert Freeman, shows the band members in a colorful and slightly surreal style, making semaphore signals, which is one of the most memorable images in rock history.

[C] Let It Be | Released on May 8, 1970, "Let It Be" is the 12th and final studio album by the Beatles. It was recorded in January 1969 during the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, and the recording was fraught with tension within the band. The album includes the hit single "Let It Be" and was initially conceived as a live recording with no overdubs. However, after the band decided against a live album, Phil Spector was brought in to produce the album, adding orchestral arrangements to some tracks, much to the chagrin of some band members. The album's cover features a simple design with individual photos of the band members against a black background, and it was initially released as a box set with a book of photos and dialogue from the accompanying film.

[B] Please Please Me | Released on March 22, 1963, "Please Please Me" is the debut studio album by the Beatles. It features a mix of original compositions and cover versions, with eight of the fourteen songs being written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The album is significant for showcasing the band's early live sound and went on to top the charts for 30 weeks in the UK.

[D] Beatles for Sale | Released on December 4, 1964, "Beatles for Sale" is the Beatles' fourth studio album. It was recorded between August and October 1964 during a busy period of touring and live performances. The album contains eight original songs and six covers, showcasing the band's early influences and their evolving songwriting skills. Notable tracks include "Eight Days a Week," "I'm a Loser," and "No Reply".

[A] Meet the Beatles! | Released on January 20, 1964, "Meet the Beatles!" is the Beatles' first album released in the United States. It includes a mix of songs from their UK albums "Please Please Me" and "With The Beatles," showcasing their early songwriting prowess with classics like "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "All My Loving." The album cover features a black and white photo of the band members looking straight into the camera, which became one of the most recognized images of the band in America.

[D] The Beatles: 1967-1970 | Commonly referred to as "The Blue Album," this double LP compilation was released in 1973 and includes some of the Beatles' most iconic songs from their later studio years. It encompasses tracks from their 1967 single 'Penny Lane'/'Strawberry Fields Forever' to 'Let It Be'. The album cover features a 1969 photograph of the Beatles looking down from the stairwell at EMI House, originally intended for the unreleased 'Get Back' album.

[C] Beatles 1 | Released on November 13, 2000, "Beatles 1" is a compilation album that includes every single the Beatles released that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States or the Official Singles Chart in the United Kingdom. With 27 tracks, this album spans the band's career from their debut "Love Me Do" to "The Long and Winding Road". The album's cover features a large "1" in a bold red, symbolizing the number of hits this collection represents, and it serves as a comprehensive anthology of the Beatles' chart-topping hits.

[B] Let It Be...naked | Released on November 17, 2003, "Let It Be... Naked" is an alternate version of The Beatles' 1970 album "Let It Be". Stripping away the Phil Spector-produced layers of orchestration and choirs, this version presents the band's performance in a rawer, more naked form, as initially intended by the band members. It excludes the tracks "Dig It" and "Maggie Mae" and adds "Don't Let Me Down", which was originally the B-side of the "Get Back" single. The album's cover features a collage of candid photographs of the Beatles, reflecting the intimate and unadorned nature of the album.

[A] The Beatles: 1962-1966 | Also known as the "Red Album," "The Beatles: 1962-1966" is a compilation album that was initially released in 1973. It covers the early career of The Beatles, from their first single "Love Me Do" to "Yellow Submarine." The album features many of their most popular songs from the mid-1960s, including "She Loves You," "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "A Hard Day's Night," "Help!," and "Eleanor Rigby." The 2023 Edition of the album has been expanded with 12 additional tracks, bringing the total to 38 songs, and includes new mixes of several songs.

[D] Yellow Submarine | Released in January 1969, the album "Yellow Submarine" is the soundtrack to the animated film of the same name. The original LP included Beatles tracks on one side and an orchestral score by George Martin on the other. The album features songs primarily written for the film, with only four songs being new Beatles compositions at the time. It includes the iconic title track "Yellow Submarine," written by Paul McCartney, which became a hit single and is remembered for its vibrant melody and childlike lyrics about a peaceful underwater world.

[C] Yesterday & Today | Released in June 1966, the album "Yesterday and Today" by The Beatles is perhaps most famous for its controversial original cover, which featured the band members dressed in butcher outfits and surrounded by decapitated dolls and raw meat. This image, photographed by Robert Whitaker, caused an uproar and was quickly withdrawn, with a more standard photo of the band members replacing it on subsequent pressings. The album itself is a collection of songs from the British albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," and it includes some of the Beatles' most classic tracks such as the title song "Yesterday" and "Day Tripper" .

[B] Past Masters, Volume One | This compilation album, released in 1988, contains songs by The Beatles that were not included on the original UK albums. It features many of their significant non-album singles, such as "Love Me Do," "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and "Yesterday," which are some of the most beloved tracks in their discography. The collection offers a comprehensive look at the Beatles' early work and is an essential addition to any Beatles fan's collection.

[C] Beatles ’65 | "Beatles ’65" is a compilation album released in December 1964. It includes most of the songs from the UK album "Beatles for Sale," with some tracks omitted and others added. The album features a mix of original compositions and covers, showcasing the band's continued evolution in their early career. Notable tracks include "No Reply," "I'm A Loser," and their cover of Chuck Berry's "Rock and Roll Music," as well as the single "I Feel Fine" which introduced guitar feedback as a new element in rock music. The album was a success, making a significant leap to the top of the US charts, which was the biggest jump to number one at that time.