Top 28 Music Albums of the 1980s
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baystateoftheart 
- Chart updated: 09/19/2021 18:15
- (Created: 04/18/2016 00:35).
- Chart size: 28 albums.
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95.0
~ [First added to this chart: 04/18/2016]
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Year of Release:
1989
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25,447
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94.4
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91.2
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Year of Release:
1986
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10,318
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90.5
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Year of Release:
1982
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5,614
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90.0
~ [First added to this chart: 09/20/2016]
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89.4
~ [First added to this chart: 04/18/2016]
~ [First added to this chart: 04/18/2016]
Year of Release:
1982
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Rank Score:
687
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88.2
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Year of Release:
1981
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797
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87.6 (US Version)
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Year of Release:
1984
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7,587
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87.0
~ [First added to this chart: 04/17/2016]
~ [First added to this chart: 04/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1986
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31,223
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85.7
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~ [First added to this chart: 06/13/2016]
Year of Release:
1985
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17,717
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Total albums: 28. Page 1 of 3
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Top 28 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1981 | 2 | 7% | |
| 1982 | 3 | 11% | |
| 1983 | 2 | 7% | |
| 1984 | 4 | 14% | |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% | |
| 1986 | 5 | 18% | |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% | |
| 1988 | 3 | 11% | |
| 1989 | 4 | 14% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| New Order | 3 | 11% | |
| The Smiths | 3 | 11% | |
| The Cure | 2 | 7% | |
| Steve Roach | 1 | 4% | |
| Pet Shop Boys | 1 | 4% | |
| Edward Larry Gordon | 1 | 4% | |
| Public Enemy | 1 | 4% | |
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From baystateoftheart 04/19/2016 01:12 in Human Canon Ball
baystateoftheart 04/19/2016 01:12 in Human Canon Ball“I've just unlocked the ability to create decade charts, and I have three up so far! I'm not going to have a chance to add detail to them until finals are over, but they're ready for viewing. Interested to hear any and all thoughts! 1. This one's the most advanced in its development and the most…”
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