Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Solstrimma 
- Chart updated: 05/05/2012 19:24
- (Created: 05/05/2012 16:30).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
10,525
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1972
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13,839
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
2,333
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1980
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Rank Score:
4,136
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1982
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Rank Score:
6,284
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1967
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Rank Score:
9,694
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1968
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Rank Score:
37,185
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1967
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Rank Score:
26,817
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2012]
Year of Release:
1970
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Rank Score:
1,709
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 7 | 18% | |
| 1970s | 24 | 60% | |
| 1980s | 7 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 2 | 5% | |
| 2000s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Genesis | 2 | 5% | |
| Kate Bush | 2 | 5% | |
| The Beatles | 2 | 5% | |
| U2 | 1 | 3% | |
| Marvin Gaye | 1 | 3% | |
| Queen | 1 | 3% | |
| XTC | 1 | 3% | |
| Show all | |||
Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 1 from 40th to 39thThe Seeds Of Love by Tears For Fears |
| Up 1 from 39th to 38thAsia by Asia |
| Up 1 from 38th to 37thVan Halen by Van Halen |
| New entries |
|---|
| Gone To Earth by David Sylvian |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 07/11/2016 12:41 |  buzzdainer | 669 | 90/100 |
| ! | 06/08/2013 09:31 |  SingingPeasant96 | 780 | 83/100 |
| ! | 05/07/2012 01:30 | gussteivi | 73 | 86/100 |
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From buzzdainer 07/11/2016 12:42 | #171090
buzzdainer 07/11/2016 12:42 | #171090
Nice chart! The white album and Who's Next are excellent choices.
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From gussteivi 05/07/2012 01:30 | #41679
Kul att se en till svensk med bra musiksmak här:)
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