Top 20 Music Albums of the 1980s
by NorthernSoul 
- Chart updated: 09/14/2017 15:45
- (Created: 11/15/2013 19:53).
- Chart size: 20 albums.
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Year of Release:
1989
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21,887
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Year of Release:
1986
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Rank Score:
31,215
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Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
3,853
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Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
10,504
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Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
17,918
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Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
6,621
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Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
2,191
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Year of Release:
1989
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Rank Score:
3,308
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Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
2,053
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Year of Release:
1983
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Rank Score:
5,475
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Total albums: 20. Page 1 of 2
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Top 20 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1982 | 2 | 10% | |
| 1983 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% | |
| 1987 | 4 | 20% | |
| 1988 | 4 | 20% | |
| 1989 | 4 | 20% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| U2 | 2 | 10% | |
| Echo & The Bunnymen | 2 | 10% | |
| Guns N' Roses | 1 | 5% | |
| Morrissey | 1 | 5% | |
| Tears For Fears | 1 | 5% | |
| Public Enemy | 1 | 5% | |
| The Clash | 1 | 5% | |
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