Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Rich150 
13/12/2023 (UK): I have just started reviewing my chart - I am now listing the albums not just by score but the affect they had on me both at the time, and whether I still listen to them now. Some lower scoring albums will be higher up my charts because of that. There are a good number of albums I revisit and enjoy as much now as I did years ago, and other albums that are undoubtedly great, but not as personally important, or that I listen to as often.
- Chart updated: 08/08/2026 15:45
- (Created: 10/11/2015 15:09).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Versions owned (4): Vinyl: STAT LP 10 (UK); STAT P 10 (UK picture disc). Cassette: CJ018662064 (US).
CD: CDST 10 (UK) [First added to this chart: 10/11/2015]
CD: CDST 10 (UK) [First added to this chart: 10/11/2015]
Versions owned (2): CD: CDHUTD 30 (UK & Europe). Vinyl: 5099997855316 (2012 Europe 4-disc re-issue)
[First added to this chart: 10/25/2015]
Year of Release:
1995
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14,444
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Versions owned (2): CD: 7243 5 29590 2 0, CDKIDA 1 (2000 Europe). Vinyl: XLLP 782B (2016 Europe reissue)
[First added to this chart: 02/05/2016]
Year of Release:
2000
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39,212
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Versions owned (2): CD: REWIGCD21 (2005 UK). Vinyl: MRG136LP 23003 (2015 re-issue)
[First added to this chart: 12/27/2015]
Year of Release:
1998
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Rank Score:
29,916
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Versions owned (2): CD: 74321 601812, ND 83806 (1998 Europe); RCA 07863 65132 2 (2002 Europe)
[First added to this chart: 10/16/2015]
Year of Release:
1972
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Rank Score:
9,344
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Versions owned (2): CD: DRD 50052 (1998 Europe). Vinyl: 602547306623 (2015 UK, Europe & US re-issue)
[First added to this chart: 10/18/2015]
Year of Release:
1998
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2,417
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Versions owned (3): Vinyl: 925 447-1, WX52 (1986 UK). CD: 925 447-2 (1986 Europe); 88697842502 (2011 Europe re-issue)
[First added to this chart: 10/11/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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10,451
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[First added to this chart: 11/11/2015]
Year of Release:
1994
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10,709
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Versions owned (2): Vinyl: LCLP 1, 823 683-1 (1984 UK). CD: 982 182-0 (2004 UK & Europe 2-CD re-issue)
[First added to this chart: 10/15/2015]
Year of Release:
1984
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1,836
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[First added to this chart: 05/19/2016]
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1979
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20,692
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 7 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 11 | 11% | |
| 1980s | 42 | 42% | |
| 1990s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2000s | 13 | 13% | |
| 2010s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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Up 9 from 56th to 47th |
| Biggest fallers |
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Down 6 from 50th to 56th |
Down 1 from 47th to 48th |
Down 1 from 48th to 49th |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ! | 07/31/2026 15:39 | Olli | 18 | 72/100 |
| ! | 05/29/2025 11:13 |  Tamthebam | 653 | 85/100 |
| ! | 03/20/2025 16:54 |  SomethingSpecial | 1,089 | 86/100 |
| ! | 03/25/2024 16:15 | BorderFreeAndrew | 118 | 82/100 |
| ! | 03/25/2024 16:12 |  Patman360 | 74 | 100/100 |
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BorderFreeAndrew 03/25/2024 16:19 | #302678
I am soooooooo bored with seeing the same old obvious canon albums in everybody's lists. So it's refreshing when a list like this surprises me with unconventional and/or less-heralded choices. Thanks for providing some originality. Men w/o Hats at #1?!? I've never even heard it (other than the hit single). But your enthusiasm for it has intrigued me enough to check it out. (Edited)
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Johnnyo 01/08/2023 22:36 | #292637
Very good chart
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bobbyb5 01/23/2018 20:10 | #206379
bobbyb5 01/23/2018 20:10 | #206379
I love that Men Without Hats album. Safety Dance!!! Awesome.
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LedZep 03/27/2017 00:54 | #188160
LedZep 03/27/2017 00:54 | #188160
Great to see Smashing Pumpkins so high!
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ObsoleteEntity 01/04/2017 01:04 | #181657
ObsoleteEntity 01/04/2017 01:04 | #181657
Nice chart. 80s fan--Adam Ant, OMD, INXS, Men Without Hats!
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zrommeke 01/03/2017 20:28 | #181641
Good one! Some interesting choices, some strange ones, some safe, some similar...
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platus 01/03/2017 17:38 | #181632
Interesting chart
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garycottier 11/27/2016 13:44 | #179210
After seeing your admiration and support for Queen's, Hot space, album I thought I'd better check out your top 100 and even though, Hot space,isn't in my respective chart I'm thrilled to see it in yours. Overall a great and interesting chart and also nice to see another underrated album in there too with, Dirk wears white sox. Good stuff.
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CharlieBarley 10/24/2016 14:39 | #177366
CharlieBarley 10/24/2016 14:39 | #177366
Great chart bud
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Thad 10/11/2016 01:14 | #176682
Someone who ranks The Bends as Radiohead's second best album, yet puts The King of Limbs above OK Computer? Can't say I agree but I share your love for Radiohead and it definitely original! Great chart, very interesting
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