1) PLEASE PLEASE ME.

        The Beatles first album, released in 1963 contained the groups 1st two singles, ' Love me do ' and ' Please please me.' The LP was recorded at Abbey Road for less than £ 1,000. The album stayed on top of the UK album charts for 29 weeks and sold 2 million copies worldwide.

2) WITH THE BEATLES.

        EMI urged the group to make a second album in time for Christmas 1963. 'With the Beatles' was recorded in one day without any previously released hits included. This album reflected the groups musical tastes, containing three motown classics, 'Please mister postman,' 'You really got a hold on me' and 'Money (that's what I want.)
    This album became another UK number 1 and had worldwide sales of over 2 million.
 

3) A HARD DAYS NIGHT.

        This album was released in 1964 and contained one side of the soundtrack material from the film and the other side a collection of songs recorded after the film. The album reached number one both in the UK and America.
 
 
 

4) BEATLES FOR SALE.

        This album replaced 'A hard day's night ' at the top of the album charts in the UK, but is the less well regarded of the Beatles albums. It took less than a month to record and included just one hit single, ' Eight days a week.'
 
 
 

5) HELP.

       'Help' failed to match the sales of ' A hard day's night,' but it did reach number one in the UK and US album charts, it included seven songs from the film and seven other cuts which included ' Yesterday.'
 
 

6) RUBBER SOUL.

        The Hammond organ featured on several tracks in this album, giving it an eerie feel. In both the UK and US, Rubber Soul reached number 1 in the album charts and it sold more than 1 million copies within a week in the US. At present Rubber Soul has sold over 3 million copies.
 
 

7) REVOLVER.

        After Rubber Soul, it was thought the group would take a further step away from the mainstream. However, Revolver reverted back and included many Lennon/ MacCartney songs such as, ' Good Day Sunshine.'
        Total sales are over 2 million, but despite its chart success the album is better known for some of its individual tracks, such as ' Eleanor Rigby ' and ' Got To Get You Into My Life.'
 

8) Sgt PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND.
 

        The album attracted more attention for its unique cover design rather than its musical content. The album features many of the Beatles most popular tracks including ' Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.' The album picked up several Grammy awards including ' Best Contemporary Album.' The worldwide sales of Sgt Pepper are now approaching 13 million !!!!!
 
 
 
 

9) THE BEATLES.

        The Beatles White Album was the Beatles first double album and made number 1 in the Uk charts and worldwide sales are now over 7 million.
 

 
 
 10) YELLOW SUBMARINE.

            Yellow submarine had little to do with the group. The idea of a cartoon featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo had appeal, the Beatles wanted no connection with it and the possible criticism it may have brought. However, Yellow Submarine was universally aclaimed and the soundtrack included 2 hit singles, the title track and 'All you need is love.'
 

11) ABBEY ROAD.

            Abbey Road was released before the Beatles final album 'Let it be' even though Abbey road sessions were completed 6 months after the initial 'Let it be' studio dates.
            The Beatles break up was imminent, but nonetheless made another outstanding album. The photo cover has been the subject of questions as Paul MacCartney was wearing no shoes. Abbey Road was an instant number 1 in the UK and has sold almost 11 million copies!!!!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
12) LET IT BE.

            George Martin had been pressed, particularly by John Lennon for a live studio album with minimal editing - sensing that this was probably their last project together. In contrast to this, producer Phil Spector added every extras into the album, his contribution however, was not able to min the quality of songs such as 'Let it be' and 'The long and winding road.'