Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by 
ponkine 
This is a really unusual "Greatest" list I hope!
Yes, it's a "Greatest Greatest Hits" ;) ... er "Best compilation albums".
How many times you've been more than "a bit" disappointed with so-called "Greatest Hits" or "Best ofs" even from the bands you love. Well, if you happen to be an AC/DC or Metallica fan you won't have that problem ;)
Here's a personal list of the Greatest compilation albums ever, IMHO of course.
Please note that various artists compilations aren't included. Also, sound quality is not taken into account. 1 compilation per artist. Forget the order.
If some artists aren't included is because their compilations aren't good (i.e 'Echoes': The Best of Pink Floyd, with truncated versions!)
Cheers =)
- Chart updated: 03/16/2012 15:50
- (Created: 03/16/2012 04:56).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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Of course all of us grew up with '1962-1966' & '1967-1970' but 1 is the perfect combination of both classic overviews. Also IT WAS a #1 everywhere.
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2000
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As I posted on other forum around ;) Greatest collection of rock n' roll since the 60s. From start to finish, this is a mind-blowing compilation from the greatest band ever from USA
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1976
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580
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This is the ultimate Zeppelin compilation. Forget 'Mothership', THIS is the one you need. A Classic
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Back in the day this one was #1. And with a good reason. This compilation shows truly the Best Deep Purple. The 30th anniversary is specially recommended.
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Absolutely essential introduction to Sweden's best known ambassadors.
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1992
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This is a case where the tracklist is perfectly arranged. I can't imagine a Queen compilation without 'Bohemian Raphsody' as the first song and 'We Are The Champions' at the end.
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1981
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The 'John Lennon Collection' had some Beatles tracks, so 'Lennon Legend' is the real Lennon compilation. And it doesn't have Yoko on cover!
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A rare case where new tracks where actually big hits! The version you have to have is the one with 'Never Say Goodbye' at the end.
And 'Born To Be My Baby' and 'Livin' in Sin'? Well, on 'New Jersey' ;) [First added to this chart: 03/15/2012]
And 'Born To Be My Baby' and 'Livin' in Sin'? Well, on 'New Jersey' ;) [First added to this chart: 03/15/2012]
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Get international version! A perfect compilation of one of the finest and biggest rock bands after the 70s classics.
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The way the songs are presented is wonderful. Great, great compilation.
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 1 | 2% | |
| 1970s | 5 | 10% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 8% | |
| 1990s | 19 | 38% | |
| 2000s | 20 | 40% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Platters | 1 | 2% | |
| Def Leppard | 1 | 2% | |
| Genesis | 1 | 2% | |
| The Who | 1 | 2% | |
| John Denver | 1 | 2% | |
| Carpenters | 1 | 2% | |
| Scorpions | 1 | 2% | |
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23 | 46% | |
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20 | 40% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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From greatson 05/06/2015 12:31 | #140956
greatson 05/06/2015 12:31 | #140956
Do we need that chart?
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From tgarritsen 02/20/2014 19:58 | #103758
tgarritsen 02/20/2014 19:58 | #103758
Fun to see Ray Charles at 12
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sssvnnn 01/28/2014 20:56 | #101775
sssvnnn 01/28/2014 20:56 | #101775
good idea.
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From replacementlevel 08/12/2013 12:43 | #83779
Interesting list. I can only think of three rock groups whose work I'd rather listen to in compilation form than album-by-album: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and Cream. Throw in Motown and you can add another handful: Supremes, Miracles, Temptations, Four Tops...
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From junodog4 08/07/2012 20:25 | #48062
junodog4 08/07/2012 20:25 | #48062
Interesting idea - compilations are indeed not all the same, and it's good that someone ranked them. I can't say your choices are bad either. Decent.
However, more charts like this will push more compilations into the top 1000. We don't need it chock full of compilations.
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Music Manic 04/07/2012 02:14 | #39618
Music Manic 04/07/2012 02:14 | #39618
One of the most unusual chart on this site. I'm rather fond on compilation of "rarities" albums (eg. Beatles' Anthology 1-3) than greatest hits. But sure, there are some of the artists here I've got to revisit :).
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From Facetious 03/16/2012 10:52 | #38479
Facetious 03/16/2012 10:52 | #38479
Some great choices here! You might want to check out "The Dust Blows Forward: An Anthology" by Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band. The best Beefheart compilation. :)
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