Top 10 Music Albums of the 1980s
by chris lancaster 
The 80s albums I've listened to most according to my iTunes play-count.
- Chart updated: 03/12/2016 12:15
- (Created: 02/16/2014 14:59).
- Chart size: 10 albums.
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Top 10 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1982 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1983 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1986 | 2 | 20% | |
| 1987 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1988 | 3 | 30% | |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 1 | 10% | |
| Public Enemy | 1 | 10% | |
| Chris De Burgh | 1 | 10% | |
| Pretenders | 1 | 10% | |
| Various Artists | 1 | 10% | |
| Prince And The Revolution | 1 | 10% | |
| Wham! | 1 | 10% | |
| Show all | |||
Top 10 Music Albums of the 1980s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
Up 2 from 3rd to 1stLet's Dance by David Bowie |
Up 1 from 6th to 5thRocky IV Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various Artists |
| Biggest fallers |
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Down 1 from 1st to 2ndIt Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back by Public Enemy |
Down 1 from 2nd to 3rdSpark To A Flame: The Very Best Of Chris De Burgh by Chris De Burgh |
Down 1 from 5th to 6thParade by Prince And The Revolution |
| New entries |
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Badby Michael Jackson |
| Leavers |
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The Youth Of Todayby Musical Youth |
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