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5 Key Facts About the Release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

  1. The album was released on June 1, 1967. Parlophone handled the UK release, while Capitol distributed it in the United States.

  2. It was the Beatles’ eighth studio album. The record marked a major shift in their sound and production style.

  3. The album was recorded over a five-month period. Sessions began in late 1966 and wrapped up in April 1967.

  4. It was one of the first rock albums to print lyrics on the cover. The gatefold sleeve included the full song lyrics, a novelty at the time.

  5. The album spent 27 weeks at number one on the UK charts. It also topped the US Billboard 200 for 15 weeks.

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