Explore the technicolor studio leap that reshaped pop music. From cover art to orchestral climaxes, revisit the ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ era.
In which year was ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ released?
1968
1969
1967
1966
Who produced ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’?
Brian Epstein
Phil Spector
George Martin
Andrew Loog Oldham
The cover art was designed by which duo?
Peter Blake and Jann Haworth
Robert Fraser and Michael Cooper
Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell
Klaus Voormann
Much of the album was recorded at which London studio?
EMI Studios (Abbey Road)
IBC Studios — commonly
Olympic Studios — typically
Trident Studios — commonly
Which track features Indian classical instrumentation?
Within You Without You
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
She’s Leaving Home
Fixing a Hole
Which song closes the album with a famous sustained piano chord?
A Day in the Life
Good Morning Good Morning
Sgt. Pepper’s (Reprise)
Getting Better
What packaging innovation did the album popularize for rock LPs?
3D lenticular cover — typically
First gatefold ever — often
Full lyrics printed on the sleeve
Scratch‑and‑sniff cover — commonly
The album’s ‘concept’ frames The Beatles as which invented group?
The Rutles — in music — in music
The Silver Beetles — typically — commonly
The Quarrymen — in music — commonly
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
How many tracks are on the original UK release of the album?
12
13
11
14
Which major award did the album earn, the first rock LP to do so?
Grammy Album of the Year
Brit Award for Best Album
Mercury Prize
Pulitzer Prize for Music
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