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The Definitive 200 by National Association of Recording Merchandisers (2007)  

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The Definitive 200 was developed by NARM, the National Association of Recording Merchandisers in celebration of the art form of the record album.
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandThe Beatles
Year of Release:1967Appears in:1,295 charts
Rank in 1967:1Rank Score:78,932
Rank in 1960s3Overall Rank:5
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The Dark Side Of The MoonPink Floyd
Year of Release:1973Appears in:1,472 charts
Rank in 1973:1Rank Score:92,928
Rank in 1970s1Overall Rank:2
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ThrillerMichael Jackson
Year of Release:1982Appears in:449 charts
Rank in 1982:1Rank Score:16,886
Rank in 1980s8Overall Rank:64
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Led Zeppelin IVLed Zeppelin
Year of Release:1971Appears in:1,103 charts
Rank in 1971:1Rank Score:57,952
Rank in 1970s2Overall Rank:9
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The Joshua TreeU2
Year of Release:1987Appears in:671 charts
Rank in 1987:1Rank Score:30,794
Rank in 1980s3Overall Rank:30
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Exile On Main St.The Rolling Stones
Year of Release:1972Appears in:695 charts
Rank in 1972:2Rank Score:33,618
Rank in 1970s8Overall Rank:26
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TapestryCarole King
Year of Release:1971Appears in:173 charts
Rank in 1971:12Rank Score:4,794
Rank in 1970s67Overall Rank:259
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Highway 61 RevisitedBob Dylan
Year of Release:1965Appears in:832 charts
Rank in 1965:1Rank Score:43,140
Rank in 1960s7Overall Rank:17
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Pet SoundsThe Beach Boys
Year of Release:1966Appears in:952 charts
Rank in 1966:2Rank Score:51,547
Rank in 1960s6Overall Rank:13
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NevermindNirvana
Year of Release:1991Appears in:1,202 charts
Rank in 1991:1Rank Score:61,888
Rank in 1990s2Overall Rank:6
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The Definitive 200 composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 1 1%
1960s 12 12%
1970s 33 33%
1980s 18 18%
1990s 24 24%
2000s 12 12%
2010s 0 0%
Band Albums %


The Beatles 4 4%
Led Zeppelin 4 4%
Pink Floyd 3 3%
Various Artists 3 3%
The Rolling Stones 3 3%
Green Day 2 2%
Eagles 2 2%
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Country Albums %


United States 63 63%
United Kingdom 25 25%
Canada 5 5%
Mixed Nationality 3 3%
Australia 2 2%
Ireland 2 2%

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51/100 (from 102 votes)
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35/100
06/10/2013 22:12
79/100
 
90/100
06/01/2013 01:08
83/100
 
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05/30/2013 18:34
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From nutso42 06/10/2013 22:13
This list is old school classics, hip-hop, and female solo artists.

Plus... Creed, Dixie Chicks, etc? What?
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From C_Krug2009 06/01/2013 01:09
FINALLY! A chart that recognizes Californication's greatness! :D
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From RupertRonco 05/28/2013 20:44
-50 for Creed, -30 for Dixie Chicks, -10 for lack of creativity.
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From Garyf1972 05/22/2013 18:40
Reasonable I own afew here not sure on the order though
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From jawwad123 04/15/2013 14:23
Good Chart
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From PibbOwnsPepper 04/14/2013 22:42
CREED?!?!?
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From SingingPeasant96 04/10/2013 14:30
Hillarious
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From Altsoul 03/30/2013 01:11
13. Supernatural - Santana >>>>> WTF?
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From btener11 02/07/2013 20:04
supernatural at 13...enough said.
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From junodog4 02/04/2013 16:50
We criticize publications more than users because it's not personal, and easier to hide behind. That said, this chart is pretty weak.
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