Birthday Buddy Albums That Were Big Hits

Classic Albums Released On The Same Day When an album is released, no one knows whether or not it will stand the test of time.  But sometimes you can look back and see multiple classic albums that were released on the very same day. The folks at Ultimate Classic Rock did just that, lining up a handful of ‘birthday buddy’ albums.

Some highlights: Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and David Bowie, David Bowie: June 1, 1967

Nirvana, Nevermind, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Soundgarden, Badmotorfinger: Sept. 24, 1991

Judas Priest, British Steel and Iron Maiden, Iron Maiden: April 14, 1980

Guns N’ Roses, Use Your Illusion I & II and Ozzy Osbourne, No More Tears: Sept. 17, 1991

The Monkees, The Monkees and Simon & Garfunkel, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme: Oct. 10, 1966

Find the full list at ultimateclassicrock.com. What’s the single best year for rock albums?