Best Albums of 1982

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Listed below are the best albums of 1982 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1982 year summaryThe best artists of 1982 were Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, The Cure, Bruce Springsteen, Roxy Music, Prince, Duran Duran, Dire Straits and Donald Fagen.

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Vun Drinne Noh Drusse

BAP

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

17 charts

Rank Score:

189

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112.

Friend Or Foe

Adam Ant

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

33 charts

Rank Score:

182

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Urban Bushmen

Art Ensemble Of Chicago

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

15 charts

Rank Score:

181

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114.

Billy Idol

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

60 charts

Rank Score:

179

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115.

Space Museum

Solid Space

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

35 charts

Rank Score:

178

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The Record

Fear

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

54 charts

Rank Score:

175

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Rhythm Of Youth

Men Without Hats

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

31 charts

Rank Score:

173

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118.

Don't Be Scared

Daniel Johnston

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

31 charts

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172

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Angst In My Pants

Sparks

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

38 charts

Rank Score:

170

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120.

Showcase

Junior Delahaye

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

27 charts

Rank Score:

169

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Best Albums of 1982 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	21	2%
The Original Broadway Cast	4	0%
XTC	3	0%
The Fall	3	0%
Ry Cooder	3	0%
The Beatles	3	0%
Squeeze	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	323	32%
	280	28%
	63	6%
	48	5%
	25	3%
	25	3%
	23	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	949	95%
Yes	51	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	958	96%
Yes	42	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	985	99%
Yes	15	2%

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