Top 12 Music Albums of 1988
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NowhereMan 
- Chart updated: 10/22/2025 08:45
- (Created: 01/19/2019 21:40).
- Chart size: 12 albums.
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Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
3,962
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
10,219
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
3,522
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,656
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
7,002
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
15,563
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Total albums: 12. Page 1 of 2
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Top 12 Music Albums of 1988 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| R.E.M. | 2 | 17% | |
| Bradford | 1 | 8% | |
| Talk Talk | 1 | 8% | |
| The Go-Betweens | 1 | 8% | |
| Public Enemy | 1 | 8% | |
| Sonic Youth | 1 | 8% | |
| AC/DC | 1 | 8% | |
| Show all | |||
Top 12 Music Albums of 1988 chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 1 from 5th to 6th Spirit Of Eden by Talk Talk |
| Down 1 from 6th to 7th Green by R.E.M. |
| Down 1 from 7th to 8th 16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens |
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