Revolver (Beatles album) as the Beatles'. While also highlighting the importance of the production, David Howard writes that "Revolver" was a "genre-transforming album", on which Martin and the Beatles had "obliterated recording studio conventions". Combined with the similarly "visionary" work of American producer Phil Spector, Howard continues, through "Revolver", the recording studio had become "its own instrument; record production had been elevated into art." Whereas "Sgt. Pepper" had long been identified as the Beatles' greatest album, since the 2000s "Revolver" has often surpassed it in lists of the group's best work. Sheffield cites the album's 1987 CD release, with the full complement of
1962–1966 1962–1966 1962–1966 (also known as "The Red Album") is a compilation album by the English rock band the Beatles, spanning the years indicated in the title. Released with its counterpart "1967–1970" ("The Blue Album") in 1973, it reached No. 3 in the United Kingdom and No. 1 in the United States "Cash Box" album chart. However, in "Billboard", "1962–1966" peaked at No. 3, while "1967–1970" reached the top spot. The album was re-released in September 1993 on compact disc, charting at No. 3 in the UK. The album was compiled by Beatles manager Allen Klein. Even though the group had