A Dozen 1960s & 1970s June Releases
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  A must-have dozen of the most influential and timeless albums released in June, during the 1960s and 1970s featuring rock, reggae, folk, and experimental music. From Bob Marley’s revolutionary Exodus and David Bowie’s glam-rock masterpiece Ziggy Stardust to groundbreaking works by The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Deep Purple, and more, these June releases delivered era-defining hits, cultural shifts, and enduring classics. Whether you’re a vinyl collector, music historian, or fan of psychedelic rock, live recordings, and new wave power pop, this chronological lineup highlights legendary albums that continue to shape playlists and inspire artists today.
June 3, 1977 – Bob Marley & The Wailers – Exodus: A landmark reggae masterpiece recorded in London after an assassination attempt, blending spiritual themes, calls for unity, and hits like “One Love” and “Three Little Birds” that cemented Marley’s global influence.
June 5, 1970 – Deep Purple – Deep Purple in Rock: The album that helped define hard rock and heavy metal with its powerful riffs, organ-driven sound, and anthemic tracks like “Child in Time” and “Speed King.”
June 6, 1978 – The Cars – The Cars: A sleek new wave/power pop debut that blended infectious hooks, synths, and rock energy into hits like “Just What I Needed” and “My Best Friend’s Girl.”
June 9, 1978 – The Rolling Stones – Some Girls: A gritty, danceable Stones classic mixing disco, punk, and rock with standout tracks like “Miss You” and “Beast of Burden.”
June 14, 1968 – Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida: The psychedelic acid-rock album famous for its epic 17-minute title track that became a counterculture staple.
June 14, 1970 – Grateful Dead – Workingman's Dead: A rootsy, Americana-inspired shift for the band, delivering tight country-rock storytelling on tracks like “Uncle John’s Band” and “Casey Jones.”
June 16, 1969 – Johnny Cash – At San Quentin: A raw, electrifying live prison album featuring the outlaw classic “A Boy Named Sue” and Cash’s commanding presence.
June 16, 1969 – Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – Trout Mask Replica: Frank Zappa-produced avant-garde double album of surreal blues, free jazz, and experimental rock that remains a challenging cult classic.
June 16, 1972 – David Bowie – The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: Bowie’s groundbreaking glam-rock concept album about a bisexual alien rock star that launched his stardom.
June 20, 1966 – Bob Dylan – Blonde on Blonde: A poetic, mercurial double album of electric folk-rock brilliance featuring “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” “Visions of Johanna,” and Nashville session magic.
June 21, 1965 – The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man: The debut album that launched folk rock with jangly 12-string guitars, Dylan covers, and hits like the title track.
June 27, 1966 – The Mothers of Invention – Freak Out!: Frank Zappa’s satirical debut double album that mixed doo-wop, avant-garde experimentation, and social commentary as one of rock’s earliest concept records.
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