You could forget your mom’s birthday, or even your spouse….but I’ll bet you remember what record was born on June 1, 1967. By months’ end, Jimi Hendrix and Wes Mongromery had already reacted and recorded their unique interpertations of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club band” and “A Day In The Life.” In the 48 succeeding years, many inspired salutes have followed, and this week’s Vinyl Experience collects more than just the usual suspects.

VE 125 Sgt Pepper Revisited

Jimi Hendrix: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

George Burns: With A Little Help From My Friends

Elton John: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Status Quo/Kaiser Chiefs: Getting Better

Hue & Cry: Fixing A Hole

Bryan Ferry: She’s Leaving Home

Frank Sidebottom/Eddie Izzard/Burnkit2600: Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite

Sonic Youth: Within You Without You

Keith Moon: When I’m 64

Michelle Shocked: Lovely Rita

The Triffids: Good Morning, Good Morning

Wes Montgomery: A Day In The Life

The Beatles: Sgt Pepper Reprise/A Day In the Life