This Month in Music - Classic Albums Released in November
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November has always been a brilliant month for landmark albums - from pop sensations to progressive rock masterpieces, the UK has seen some of the most iconic releases in music history. Here are eight classic albums released in the UK in November across multiple genres. Each one is a must-have for collectors and music lovers alike.
1. The Beatles - The Beatles (the “White Album”) - 22 November 1968
A mammoth double album that ranges from stripped-back folk to hard rock, the White Album showed the band splintering into individual voices while still producing some of their most enduring songs. A must-have for collectors and casual listeners alike.
Buy The White Album by The Beatles
2. David Bowie - David Bowie (often called Space Oddity) - 14 November 1969
Bowie’s second LP (retitled and reissued later as Space Oddity) introduced a darker, more cinematic side to his songwriting and contains the breakthrough title track that set up his 1970s reinvention.
Buy Space Oddity by David Bowie
3. Queen - A Night at the Opera - 28 November 1975
A lavish, genre-hopping record that includes the epochal “Bohemian Rhapsody,” this album pushed rock’s boundaries with ambitious arrangements and studio craft - a defining moment for stadium-scale pop/rock.
Buy A Night at the Opera by Queen
4. Kate Bush - The Red Shoes - 1 November 1993
One of Kate Bush’s most cinematic and mature works, The Red Shoes blends art-pop, folk and orchestral touches; it arrived with a short film and cemented her status as a singular British artist.
5. Spice Girls - Spiceworld - 4 November 1997
A pop-cultural phenomenon, Spiceworld captured the late-90s pop zeitgeist and delivered chart-smashers alongside a blockbuster marketing moment - essential for anyone documenting British pop history.
6. Genesis - Nursery Cryme - 12 November 1971
An early peak of British progressive rock, Nursery Cryme introduced Phil Collins and Steve Hackett into the lineup and contains theatrical, story-driven songs that helped define prog’s classic era.
7. Yes - Fragile - 12 November 1971
A prog landmark anchored by the epic “Roundabout,” Fragile combined virtuosic playing with Roger Dean’s iconic artwork - a collector favourite and a staple of classic-rock radio.
8. Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - 9 November 1993
A seminal hip-hop release, this album introduced the world to the raw, gritty sound of the Wu-Tang Clan. Its innovative beats, storytelling, and group dynamics made it one of the most influential hip-hop albums ever.
Buy 36 Chambers by Wu-Tang Clan
From Beatles rock to Wu-Tang hip-hop, November has given us some of the UK’s most memorable albums. Each of these classics is available in multiple formats - vinyl, CD, and deluxe editions - making it the perfect time to explore or complete your collection, right here at Chalkys.com