Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s by Altsoul 
- Chart updated: 01/26/2018 02:45
- (Created: 04/10/2013 09:18).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 04/27/2013]
Year of Release:
1987
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3,500
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[First added to this chart: 04/27/2013]
Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
6,123
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Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
5,966
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[First added to this chart: 04/27/2013]
Year of Release:
1984
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8,654
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[First added to this chart: 04/27/2013]
Year of Release:
1981
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2,074
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[First added to this chart: 04/27/2013]
Year of Release:
1982
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Rank Score:
740
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Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 3 | 6% | |
| 1981 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1982 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1983 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1984 | 3 | 6% | |
| 1985 | 9 | 18% | |
| 1986 | 6 | 12% | |
| 1987 | 6 | 12% | |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% | |
| 1989 | 6 | 12% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Sonic Youth | 4 | 8% | |
| The Smiths | 4 | 8% | |
| Wipers | 3 | 6% | |
| Patricio Rey Y Sus Redonditos De Ricota | 3 | 6% | |
| Sumo | 3 | 6% | |
| Mission Of Burma | 2 | 4% | |
| My Bloody Valentine | 2 | 4% | |
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From WayneMC 11/15/2016 17:19
Some great albums but not enough variety for me
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