Top 21 Music Albums of 1968 by Junomoogmello

This chart is under construction. Albums are being added as re-listened to. Only music which I own on vinyl, CD or tape is added. Why? Because I personally think digital formats have ruined music and the music industry. By adding comments as I re-listen to albums, the reviews remain fresh and hopefully helpful to other music lovers. ?

• Chart updated: 01/14/2024 12:15
• (Created: 07/10/2020 08:57).
• Chart size: 21 albums.

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The United States Of America 

 The United States Of America

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Fantastic psychedelic album which was years ahead of its time when first released. Beautiful dreamy female vocals compliment a plethora of instruments and sound effects. The recording quality on the vinyl re-release which I have just purchased is excellent. Cloud Song could become one of my all time favourite psychedelic tracks. Such a diverse and creative album as this will sit in a very high position in my record collection. [First added to this chart: 07/10/2020]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

292 charts

Rank Score:

1,876

Rank in 1968:

20

Rank in 1960s:

104

Overall Rank:

962

Average Rating:

 78 (325 votes)

Comments:

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The Animated Egg 

 The Animated Egg

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This album is the epitome of sixties psychedelia. Fortunate to get a rare re-issue on marbled orange vinyl which is very fitting! Remember orange paint and curtains being very hip in the late sixties. As for the music and production, superb! [First added to this chart: 08/30/2020]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

7 charts

Rank Score:

27

Rank in 1968:

315

Rank in 1960s:

1,853

Overall Rank:

30,002

Average Rating:

 71 (7 votes)

Comments:

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The Notorious Byrd Brothers 

 The Byrds

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I absolutely love this album, particularly the first two tracks. A psychedelic masterpiece. One of my most listened to psychedelic albums. Definitely the best Byrds album. I thought the Nils Lofgren version of 'Goin Back' was superb but this version trumps it. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2020]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

396 charts

Rank Score:

2,372

Rank in 1968:

16

Rank in 1960s:

82

Overall Rank:

753

Average Rating:

 78 (458 votes)

Comments:

31

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Odessey And Oracle 

 The Zombies

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A superb whimsical psychedelic album. I love the vocal harmonies, organ soloing on Time Of The Season and flute flourishes in other places on the album. Love it! [First added to this chart: 10/25/2020]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,256 charts

Rank Score:

15,305

Rank in 1968:

4

Rank in 1960s:

21

Overall Rank:

87

Average Rating:

 85 (1,312 votes)

Comments:

118

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The Inner Mystique 

 The Chocolate Watchband

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Psychedelic. [First added to this chart: 08/05/2021]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

43 charts

Rank Score:

137

Rank in 1968:

112

Rank in 1960s:

643

Overall Rank:

8,789

Average Rating:

 76 (48 votes)

Comments:

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A Saucerful Of Secrets 

 Pink Floyd

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A great psychedelic album and worth owning for the first three tracks alone. Futuristic and experimental for it's time and it still sounds out as a true classic today. The only track I don't like is Corporal Clegg. [First added to this chart: 12/22/2023]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

543 charts

Rank Score:

2,914

Rank in 1968:

11

Rank in 1960s:

69

Overall Rank:

610

Average Rating:

 77 (1,091 votes)

Comments:

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A Beacon From Mars 

 Kaleidoscope (US)

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Psychedelic. [First added to this chart: 02/27/2021]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

35 charts

Rank Score:

98

Rank in 1968:

168

Rank in 1960s:

863

Overall Rank:

11,752

Average Rating:

 71 (48 votes)

Comments:

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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 

 Iron Butterfly

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A psychedelic album which is full energy! Superb musicianship from the off, keys and lead guitar continually interchanging. The drums and bass carve out the tight grooves throughout the album. Love the organ lead on the title track and the lead guitar is soooo psychedelic! [First added to this chart: 12/22/2023]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

233 charts

Rank Score:

913

Rank in 1968:

32

Rank in 1960s:

179

Overall Rank:

1,835

Average Rating:

 73 (262 votes)

Comments:

18

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Skip Bifferty 

 Skip Bifferty

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A great psychedelic album from 1968. A real mixture of musical styles and instrumentation and an album I would highly recommend to any seasoned psychedelic music fans. The vinyl re-issue which I recently purchased is housed in the identical amazing sixties sleeve art which completes the package in my view. 'Orange Lace' is a personal favourite. [First added to this chart: 02/27/2021]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

12 charts

Rank Score:

90

Rank in 1968:

181

Rank in 1960s:

927

Overall Rank:

12,747

Average Rating:

 72 (17 votes)

Comments:

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Steppenwolf 

 Steppenwolf

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Albums like this are overshadowed by the more well known artists of the era as is often the case with lesser known bands. There is some great music on here, rock with attitude and a with psychedelic tinge to some tracks. Born to be Wild and The Pusher steal the show. The latter is a classic psychedelic track, the lyrics are very thought provoking. [First added to this chart: 08/07/2021]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

128 charts

Rank Score:

601

Rank in 1968:

43

Rank in 1960s:

239

Overall Rank:

2,585

Average Rating:

 75 (118 votes)

Comments:

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Top 21 Music Albums of 1968 composition

Artist	Albums	%
Steppenwolf	1	5%
Blue Cheer	1	5%
The Doors	1	5%
The United States Of America	1	5%
Deep Purple	1	5%
The Animated Egg	1	5%
H. P. Lovecraft	1	5%
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Country	Albums	%
	13	62%
	7	33%
	1	5%

Top 21 Music Albums of 1968 chart changes

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Down 1 from 16th to 17th The Soft Machine by Soft Machine
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