This Month in Music - Classic Albums from September - The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Arctic Monkeys & More
Abbey Road - The Beatles (26 September 1969)
Released in the UK on 26 September 1969, whilst it wasn't the last album released, Abbey Road did close The Beatles’ recording career on a high. The shimmering production and the side-two medley ensure its place as one of the greatest records ever made.
Buy Abbey Road by The Beatles on Vinyl
Paranoid - Black Sabbath (18 September 1970)
When Paranoid landed in the UK on 18 September 1970, heavy metal had found its defining sound. From Iron Man to War Pigs, its dark riffs still reverberate half a century later.
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd (12 September 1975)
Arriving 12 September 1975, Wish You Were Here captured Pink Floyd’s most heartfelt moment. Its epic tribute to Syd Barrett remains a cornerstone of progressive rock.
Buy Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Hounds of Love - Kate Bush (16 September 1985)
Released 16 September 1985, Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love showed how daring and accessible she could be at once. Singles like Running Up That Hill became instant classics, while The Ninth Wave suite revealed her most ambitious vision yet.
Screamadelica - Primal Scream (23 September 1991)
Few albums embody their moment like Screamadelica. Released in the UK on 23 September 1991, it married indie rock with acid house, reshaping what British music could be.
Buy Screamadelica by Primal Scream on CD
Absolution - Muse (22 September 2003)
On 22 September 2003, Muse levelled up with Absolution. Packed with drama, strings, and apocalyptic riffs, it confirmed them as one of Britain’s premier stadium bands.
Buy Absolution by Muse including a 20th Anniversary edition
The 1975 - The 1975 (2 September 2013)
The 1975’s self-titled debut hit the UK on 2 September 2013, ushering in a new wave of genre-blending indie pop. With Chocolate and Sex, it became a touchstone for a generation of fans.
Buy The 1975 self-titled album
AM - Arctic Monkeys (9 September 2013)
Released just a week later, AM gave Arctic Monkeys global dominance. Sleek, stylish and packed with hits, it remains one of the UK’s most loved 21st-century albums.
Buy AM by Artic Monkeys on vinyl
Final Thoughts
From the studio brilliance of Abbey Road to the contemporary swagger of AM, September has always been a month of landmark albums. Which of these records do you reach for most often? Tell us in the comments or tag us on socials.