Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by wuertele 
- Chart updated: 05/28/2010 07:15
- (Created: 05/20/2010 10:37).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1967
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21,349
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1970
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Rank Score:
3,047
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1956
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Rank Score:
1,646
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
16,011
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1965
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Rank Score:
26,271
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1977
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3,419
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
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1980
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None
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None
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1975
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Rank Score:
447
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[First added to this chart: 05/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
3,475
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Total albums: 50. Page 1 of 5
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 6 | 12% | |
| 1970s | 21 | 42% | |
| 1980s | 14 | 28% | |
| 1990s | 7 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 1 | 2% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers | 1 | 2% | |
| The Presidents Of The United States Of America | 1 | 2% | |
| The Moody Blues | 1 | 2% | |
| The Beatles | 1 | 2% | |
| P.M. Dawn | 1 | 2% | |
| Pink Floyd | 1 | 2% | |
| Joe Jackson | 1 | 2% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 5 from 50th to 45thDire Straits by Dire Straits |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 45th to 46thThe People Who Grinned Themselves To Death by The Housemartins |
| Down 1 from 46th to 47thFace Value by Phil Collins |
| Down 1 from 47th to 48thThe Presidents Of The United States Of America by The Presidents Of The United States Of America |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 07/04/2016 09:39 | 904 | 80/100 | ||
| 07/03/2014 03:05 | 231 | 80/100 | ||
| 06/09/2012 10:20 | Knetter | 26 | 78/100 | |
| 05/26/2010 00:12 | kvaughn | 6 | 88/100 | |
| 05/20/2010 12:57 | 653 | 91/100 |
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From Drzozzy 02/15/2017 19:01 | #185698
Any chart with Naturally in it is alright with me
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From BraddlesHendo 12/02/2014 10:27 | #128491
Refreshing some gems from the late 70's Billy Joel & Joe Jackson
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Captain_Dude 07/03/2014 03:06 | #115883
A chart with Supertramp AND Minutemen! Great variety...a refreshing rarity!
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From Knetter 06/09/2012 10:21 | #44150
Thanks for including the Ska-talites.
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From kvaughn 05/24/2010 03:22 | #12040
I saw David Bromberg play in '82 or so, and bought "Demon in Disguise" after the concert. He played the best version of "Mr. Bojangles" I've heard. After seeing the album on your list I pulled it out, dusted it off, and listened again. It's fun to hear those old songs, very good, thanks.
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