1966 was the year pop music truly grew up. It was a time of intense creative rivalry and studio innovation, where the simple formulas of the early sixties were shed in favour of sophisticated arrangements, introspective lyrics, and groundbreaking production techniques. Our 1966 collection captures this pivotal moment when rock and pop began their transformation into high art.
This was the year The Beatles rewrote the rulebook with Revolver, and Brian Wilson responded with the orchestral genius of The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds. It was when Bob Dylan delivered his sprawling, poetic double album masterpiece, Blonde on Blonde, and The Rolling Stones showcased their own songwriting prowess on Aftermath. From the incisive social commentary of The Kinks' Face to Face to the folk-rock perfection of Simon & Garfunkel's Sounds of Silence, it was a year of incredible artistic leaps.
On vinyl, the sonic ambitions of 1966 are fully realised. The analogue format preserves the warmth and intricate detail of these landmark recordings, from the lush harmonies of Pet Sounds to the pioneering tape loops of Revolver. It is a direct connection to the studios where these masterpieces were first crafted.
Explore our 1966 collection below and experience the sounds of a year on the cusp of a cultural revolution.
