  October has been a landmark month in music history, delivering some of the most influential albums of the 1960s and 1970s. From Pink Floyd’s experimental rock to Elton John’s piano-driven anthems, these October releases shaped classic rock, pop, and vinyl culture for decades to come. Featuring legendary artists like Led Zeppelin, The Who, KISS, and The Beach Boys, these records remain must-have albums for collectors and fans alike. Here are a dozen worth having in your record collection. Â
October 02, 1970 — Pink Floyd — Atom Heart Mother
October 03, 1975 — The Who — The Who By Numbers
October 1973 — Elton John — Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
October 22, 1969 — Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin II
October 14, 1977 — KISS — Alive II
October 14, 1969 — Elvis Presley — From Memphis To Vegas / From Vegas To Memphis
October 10, 1966 — The Monkees — The Monkees
October 07, 1963 — The Beach Boys — Little Deuce Coupe
October 17, 1977 — Lynyrd Skynyrd — Street Survivors
October 22, 1976 — Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band — Night Moves
October 24, 1971 — Don McLean — American Pie
October 19, 1973 — Steve Miller Band — The Joker
