Sgt Pepper helps Fab Four scoop top album spot

THE Beatles' landmark album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club band has been named the best of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

The classic 1967 LP is one of four by John, Paul, George and Ringo that make the top 10 in the US magazine's list of 500 greatest rock records, as chosen by 273 musicians, critics, fans and historians.

The Fab Four have three other albums in the top 10 Revolver at number three, Rubber Soul at number five and the White Album at number 10.