Top 48 Music Albums of the 1960s
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DaVGManiac 
This is the decade where albums started to become a relevant form of music distribution. At this point in time, many artists were challenging themselves by always bringing something new to the table, from classic rock, to jazz and contemporary folk. It truly was a musical revolution that made the world a happier place to live in.
- Chart updated: 12/28/2018 13:45
- (Created: 12/03/2017 17:34).
- Chart size: 48 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
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1966
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48,049
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
Year of Release:
1966
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37,769
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[First added to this chart: 08/16/2018]
Year of Release:
1969
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Rank Score:
27,655
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
Year of Release:
1969
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55,787
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
Year of Release:
1967
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42,228
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
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1969
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20,776
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
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1965
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26,399
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
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1967
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26,361
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
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1967
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38,640
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[First added to this chart: 02/08/2018]
Year of Release:
1969
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16,651
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Total albums: 48. Page 1 of 5
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Top 48 Music Albums of the 1960s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1961 | 1 | 2% | |
| 1962 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1963 | 1 | 2% | |
| 1964 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1965 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1966 | 7 | 15% | |
| 1967 | 11 | 23% | |
| 1968 | 6 | 13% | |
| 1969 | 16 | 33% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 6 | 13% | |
| The Kinks | 4 | 8% | |
| Bob Dylan | 3 | 6% | |
| John Coltrane | 3 | 6% | |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 3 | 6% | |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 6% | |
| The Doors | 2 | 4% | |
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