Sgt. Pepper's Began in which year and was completed in which year?

• A. Began in 1966 and completed in 1967
• B. Began in 1965 and completed in 1966
• C. Began in 1967 and completed in 1968
• D. Began in 1964 and completed in 1965

Answer: (A)

Understanding when Sgt. Pepper's was recorded and finished helps place this landmark album in its proper historical context. Recording began in late 1966 at EMI Studios in London, as the Beatles and producer George Martin moved into a studio-based, experimental approach with elaborate overdubs and studio effects. The work continued into early 1967, with mixing wrapping up before the album was ready for release. This timeline—began in 1966 and completed in 1967—fits the documented sessions and the June 1967 release. The other date options place the start too early or the finish after the release, which doesn’t match the actual production and release history.