Released in 1970, a month before The Beatles' swansong ‘Let It Be’, ‘McCartney’ was Paul's first solo album. Notable for the fact that he performed all instruments and vocals himself, aside from some backing vocals performed by Linda McCartney, it's an album rich in experimentation, and the original home of ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’. All photos taken by Linda McCartney

Black and White photo of Paul playing drums in his home studio

Black and white photo of Paul at his  Studer tape machine set up

Black and white photo of Paul McCartney leaning against a wall

Colour photo of Paul next to the piano in his home in London

Landscape colour photo of Paul playing guitar in his home studio recording 'McCartney'

Colour photo of Paul sitting down playing guitar in his London garden

Photo of Paul McCartneys standing in front of a door playing guitar

Portrait of Paul with a drink in his hand and a straw

Photo of Paul McCartney and baby Mary McCartney in his coat jacket. Used on the back cover of 'McCartney'

Photo of Cherries on a wall with a bowl full of cherry juice. Photo by Linda McCartney

Photo of Paul McCartney reaching out in front of a palm tree

Black and white photo of Paul next to a brick wall.