"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Album Description:
The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" stands as an iconic masterpiece in the realm of music, transcending boundaries and redefining the landscape of popular culture. Released in 1967, this French edition on Parlophone, marked by the distinctive features of the record label, encapsulates a pivotal moment in the evolution of music production.
In the context of the late 1960s, a period marked by social upheaval and cultural revolution, "Sgt. Pepper's..." emerged as a cultural touchstone that mirrored the zeitgeist of its time. The album served as a sonic journey, breaking away from conventional norms and embracing experimentalism in both musical composition and production techniques.
The Parlophone / EMI record label, adorned in black with silver lettering, signifies the global reach of The Beatles' influence. The inclusion of "Made in France" in the rim-text further emphasizes the international impact of this musical phenomenon. This French release, with its specific catalog number "PCS 7027," adds a unique dimension to the album's legacy, showcasing the global distribution and appreciation of The Beatles' work.
One notable feature of this edition is the original custom cut-outs insert, a testament to the artistic innovation that characterized the 1960s. The Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design, featuring photos of The Beatles on the inside cover pages, was a groundbreaking approach in album presentation. The cover photography by Michael Cooper captured the essence of the era, visually enhancing the overall experience of the music within.
The catalognr "EMI Parlophone PCS 7027" serves as a cataloging artifact, placing this French release within the broader discography of The Beatles. It is a numerical representation of the band's prolific output and the meticulous organization of their musical catalog by EMI.
| Collector's description:
This album includes the original custom cut-outs insert
Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with photos of the Beatles on the inside cover pages.
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Music Genre:
60s English Beat Pop |
Album Production Information:
The album: "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band France" was produced by: George Martin
Sir George Martin – Producer, arranger, studio architectThe quiet conductor behind the faders: tape loops, strings, and that famous Beatles sheen. Read more... Sir George Martin, the so-called 5th Beatle, was the producer who translated four Liverpool lads into studio language. I first clocked him at Parlophone in the 1950s; from 1962-1970 he shaped The Beatles' records with tape loops, strings, and ruthless edits that made pop feel like cinema. Alongside them he guided fellow Merseybeat names like Gerry & the Pacemakers and Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas (1963-1965), plus Cilla Black (1963-1966). After leaving EMI he built AIR and, in the 1970s, produced Paul McCartney & Wings (1973), America (1974-1976), and Jeff Beck (1975). He rarely shouted, but the speakers did. That is why they called him the 5th Beatle, and nobody argued.
Album cover Photography by Michael Cooper |
Record Label & Catalognr:
EMI Parlophone PCS 7027 |
Media Format:
12" Vinyl LP Gramophone Record
Album weight: 280 gram |
Year & Country:
1967 Made in France |