The 7 Best Psychedelic Classic Rock Albums

1. The Beatles – "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967)

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2. Pink Floyd – "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" (1967)

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3. The Jimi Hendrix Experience – "Are You Experienced" (1967)

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4. The Doors – "The Doors" (1967)

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5. Jefferson Airplane – "Surrealistic Pillow" (1967)

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6. The Byrds – "Fifth Dimension" (1966)

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7. Cream – "Disraeli Gears" (1967)

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