Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Jhef9312 
Reworked, but still a work in progress.
Compilations are ok, only from the pre-LP era, and if they could have reasonably been an LP. Robert Johnson, prime examples.
Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy.
- Chart updated: 10/10/2021 04:15
- (Created: 05/03/2015 05:17).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1961
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1,680
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1998
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641
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1968
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16,527
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1959
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20,923
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1976
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15,857
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1968
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15,176
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1994
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532
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1971
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16,045
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1960s | 21 | 21% | |
| 1970s | 37 | 37% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1990s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 1% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Bob Dylan | 12 | 12% | |
| Jimi Hendrix | 6 | 6% | |
| Neil Young | 5 | 5% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 4 | 4% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4% | |
| The Doors | 4 | 4% | |
| Pearl Jam | 4 | 4% | |
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| ! | 03/20/2025 15:18 |  SomethingSpecial | 1,089 | 86/100 |
| ! | 02/03/2022 22:47 | Albumlover6789 | 8 | 88/100 |
| ! | 09/11/2021 12:25 | RioBravo | 200 | 84/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 09/11/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3609): By Jhef9312“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Jhef9312 () 1. King Of The Delta Blues Singers by Robert Johnson (1961) 2. The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert by Bob Dylan (1998) 3. Electric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968) 4. Kind…”
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bobbyb5 04/25/2017 00:36 | #189783
bobbyb5 04/25/2017 00:36 | #189783
Well. I'm glad SOMEBODY here knows that Blue isn't Joni Mitchell's only album, or even best. Miles of Aisles n Court and Spark are indeed her best ones. After Summer Lawns, that is. But at least you're not one of these people who just HEARD that something is the best and just follow the crowd. Heh heh
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EyeKanFly 11/17/2020 16:16 | #260967
EyeKanFly 11/17/2020 16:16 | #260967
A lack of 80s or recent stuff, but overall this chart is really solid. Quality albums up and down in a variety of genres. The Art Tatum one is a really cool choice. Lots in common too, seeing Born to Run in the top 10 is a joy. (Edited)
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buzzdainer TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/10/2016 14:29 | #168394
buzzdainer TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/10/2016 14:29 | #168394
Nice chart! I appreciate the love for Blonde on Blonde and Songs in the Key of Life. I look forward to seeing how your re-ratings affect your rankings!
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areminder 11/18/2020 04:18 | #261003
Dylan, Pearl Jam, Joni, what’s not to like? Even had an official PJ bootleg. I’m going to have to check out that live Joni Mitchell album. Nice chart
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louisjwyatt TOP 100 COMMENTER 05/07/2015 16:04 | #141022
louisjwyatt TOP 100 COMMENTER 05/07/2015 16:04 | #141022
Dude, I didn't know anybody else on this site was into Eldar. Glad to see someone else appreciates him!
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