The Beatles are the bestselling music group of all time, selling 183 million units and setting the all-time mark for Billboard No. 1 hits. The band rose to popularity in the 1960s and was equally beloved on both sides of the pond, both in their native England and in the United States. The Beatles albums in order show the impressive growth and evolution of the band’s sound as they matured. Listening to the Beatles’ discography is like strolling down memory lane. They had so many hits, and you can enjoy them all when you listen to the 13 Beatles albums that make up their live studio work.

Beatles Discography

The Beatles were a British rock group made up of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They got together in 1960, and their distinctive musical style blended rock ‘n roll, pop, beat and even some classical music. The “Fab Four,” as they were called, released 13 studio albums.

Lennon and McCartney began as songwriting partners, and they started playing with Harrison in the 1950s. Pete Best drummed with them briefly before they settled on Starr. Producer George Martin was sometimes referred to as the fifth Beatle. The group heralded the British invasion of rock music to the United States, including an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that set off Beatlemania. But they also sparked controversy with their drug use and embrace of counterculture. Tensions between Lennon and McCartney eventually led to the breakup of the band in 1970.