Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s
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btener11 
- Chart updated: 05/13/2026 17:15
- (Created: 12/24/2011 22:25).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1980
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14,740
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
11,418
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1986
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Rank Score:
32,333
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
15,101
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1989
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Rank Score:
30,714
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1989
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Rank Score:
26,026
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[First added to this chart: 12/25/2011]
Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
4,017
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
9,071
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
5,299
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2011]
Year of Release:
1983
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Rank Score:
9,697
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 15 | 15% | |
| 1981 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1982 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1983 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1985 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1986 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1987 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1988 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1989 | 7 | 7% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Iron Maiden | 5 | 5% | |
| Metallica | 4 | 4% | |
| The Smiths | 4 | 4% | |
| The Cure | 3 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 3% | |
| Talk Talk | 3 | 3% | |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 17 from 72nd to 55thVIVISectVI by Skinny Puppy |
| Up 17 from 33rd to 16thDon't Break The Oath by Mercyful Fate |
| Up 15 from 98th to 83rdGlass Houses by Billy Joel |
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 16 from 76th to 92ndHeyday by The Church |
| Down 10 from 53rd to 63rdGentlemen Take Polaroids by Japan |
| Down 7 from 74th to 81stEmpires And Dance by Simple Minds |
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| 05/14/2021 19:37 | Chambord | 41 | 95/100 | |
| 02/04/2014 14:37 |  greatson | 904 | 80/100 | |
| 10/06/2013 02:38 |  joedec | 71 | 83/100 | |
| 07/11/2013 00:07 |  Jasonconfused | 60 | 79/100 | |
| 08/28/2012 08:54 |  Steff3n | 352 | 78/100 |
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From Chambord 05/14/2021 19:37 | #269784
Nice list!
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From greatson 02/04/2014 14:37 | #102210
greatson 02/04/2014 14:37 | #102210
Some good picks!
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From joedec 10/06/2013 02:38 | #87698
joedec 10/06/2013 02:38 | #87698
Awesome list
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cartoken 12/25/2011 18:43 | #33732
your top 10 is great !
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