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, Donald Fagen and Dire Straits.

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210.

Pillows And Prayers

Various Artists

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1982

Appears in:

7 charts

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The Secret Policeman's Concert
Live

Various Artists

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1982

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5 charts

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Instrumental Music Of The Kalahari San

Various Artists

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1982

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6 charts

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304.

American Youth Report
Compilation

Various Artists

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1982

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6 charts

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The Last American Virgin (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack

Various Artists

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1982

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4 charts

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559.

Flex Your Head
Compilation

Various Artists

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1982

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10 charts

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569.

Music And Rhythm
Compilation

Various Artists

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1982

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2 charts

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Sound D'Afrique II: Soukous
Compilation

Various Artists

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1982

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4 charts

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Fast Times At Ridgemont High
Soundtrack

Various Artists

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1982

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5 charts

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Rocky III Original Motion Picture Score
Soundtrack

Various Artists

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1982

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5 charts

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Best Albums of 1982 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	21	2%
The Original Broadway Cast	4	0%
The Beatles	3	0%
XTC	3	0%
Ry Cooder	3	0%
The Fall	3	0%
U.K. Subs	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	321	32%
	281	28%
	64	6%
	47	5%
	25	3%
	25	3%
	24	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	950	95%
Yes	50	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	959	96%
Yes	41	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	986	99%
Yes	14	1%

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