Music, released in 1961, appeared in my audio catalog in March 2001, the first record was album "The Early Tapes with Tony Sheridan" by The Beatles. Seventeen total records by thirteen bands and performers were released in the year 1961, including eleven studio albums. Four records are marked 4 stars and above. Most notable musical genres in the year 1961 are easy listening, soundtrack and rock'n'roll. If you want my opinion what kind of music is representative here, you may check out "In Space - Official Russian Space Agency Recordings" by Yuri Gagarin, Henry Mancini's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Les Baxter's "Sensational!". Among other artists with good records there are Bill Evans and The Beatles. You may see some most highly rated records in the cover art carousel right below.