Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Musicslave 
One album per artist.
- Chart updated: 03/09/2016 18:45
- (Created: 02/22/2016 04:39).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1966
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38,224
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1967
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42,639
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
59,090
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1959
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21,787
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1969
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Rank Score:
16,997
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[First added to this chart: 03/03/2016]
Year of Release:
1977
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30,607
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1982
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16,303
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1967
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39,177
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
Year of Release:
1975
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15,193
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10. (=)
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[First added to this chart: 02/22/2016]
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2001
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27,999
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 5% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 12 | 30% | |
| 1980s | 6 | 15% | |
| 1990s | 9 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 4 | 10% | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Nas | 1 | 3% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 1 | 3% | |
| David Bowie | 1 | 3% | |
| Sex Pistols | 1 | 3% | |
| The Strokes | 1 | 3% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 1 | 3% | |
| Dr. Dre | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 4 from 32nd to 36thStraight Outta Compton by N.W.A |
| Down 1 from 36th to 37thThe Joshua Tree by U2 |
| Down 1 from 37th to 38thAM by Arctic Monkeys |
| New entries |
|---|
| The Chronic by Dr. Dre |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 01/21/2017 17:57 | Seab | 2,001 | 93/100 | |
| 12/19/2016 12:11 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,829 | 83/100 | |
| 07/19/2016 06:57 |  Davy | 439 | 87/100 | |
| 06/20/2016 00:08 |  AAL2014 | 163 | 92/100 | |
| 05/18/2016 08:29 | DillonVeart | 12 | 51/100 |
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From AAL2014 06/20/2016 00:10 | #169191
AAL2014 06/20/2016 00:10 | #169191
Keep it going! Some really great albums on here including 12 from my list as well. Would love to see this chart have 100 entries as well as some personal comments.
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From DillonVeart 05/18/2016 08:29 | #166380
One of the most hit and miss charts I've seen. Mixed feelings.
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arthur237 02/24/2016 19:09 | #160673
arthur237 02/24/2016 19:09 | #160673
Nice start lots of great albums
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| Best Artists of the 1980s | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Smiths | |
| 2. Prince | |
| 3. The Cure | |
| 4. Pixies | |
| 5. Talking Heads | |
| 6. U2 | |
| 7. Metallica | |
| 8. Kate Bush | |
| 9. R.E.M. | |
| 10. The Stone Roses | |
| 11. Sonic Youth | |
| 12. Michael Jackson | |
| 13. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 14. Iron Maiden | |
| 15. Prince And The Revolution | |
| 16. Tom Waits | |
| 17. Joy Division | |
| 18. New Order | |
| 19. Talk Talk | |
| 20. Rush |
