Top 100 Music Albums of 1983
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Norman Bates 
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- Chart updated: 09/05/2026 07:15
- (Created: 05/08/2012 19:19).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Year of Release:
1983
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9,640
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Year of Release:
1983
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Rank Score:
518
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Year of Release:
1983
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1983
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Rank Score:
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1983 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Sonic Youth | 2 | 2% | |
| Daniel Johnston | 2 | 2% | |
| The Durutti Column | 2 | 2% | |
| Orchestra Baobab | 1 | 1% | |
| XTC | 1 | 1% | |
| Shonen Knife | 1 | 1% | |
| The Celibate Rifles | 1 | 1% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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49 | 49% | |
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30 | 30% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1983 chart changes
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 02/12/2021 20:08 | DJENNY | 4,333 | 100/100 |
| ! | 12/03/2017 02:57 | PaperVinnie | 451 | 81/100 |
| ! | 11/27/2012 12:08 | Johnnyo | 2,687 | 80/100 |
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Error Finn 05/20/2012 09:51 | #42762
Cool, Sakamoto and Lawrence !
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Johnnyo TOP 100 COMMENTER 11/27/2012 12:09 | #56032
Some great albums here.
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