Top 28 Music Albums of 1980 by Junomoogmello

This chart is under construction, with music being added to as I re-listen. Only Vinyl, CD's and Tape's which I own are added. Nothing via digital download! That has killed the music industry...

Shaping up,nicely with some cracking metal albums!

• Chart updated: 01/14/2024 10:15
• (Created: 08/21/2020 20:56).
• Chart size: 28 albums.

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Heaven And Hell 

 Black Sabbath

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This, Mob Rules and Sabbatath Bloody Sabbath are my favourite Sabbath albums. I would say that this one is my favourite of the three. This album, 'Rainbow Rising' and Dio 'Holy Diver' are a trio of pivotal metal albums. 'Neon Nights' and 'Children of the Sea' are standout tracks but the whole album is excellent. [First added to this chart: 03/07/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

322 charts

Rank Score:

2,290

Rank in 1980:

14

Rank in 1980s:

115

Overall Rank:

782

Average Rating:

 77 (538 votes)

Comments:

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Women And Children First 

 Van Halen

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

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

133 charts

Rank Score:

595

Rank in 1980:

52

Rank in 1980s:

403

Overall Rank:

2,614

Average Rating:

 74 (225 votes)

Comments:

10

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Yesshows 
Live

 Yes

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Brilliant live album. I have the original vinyl version which is still in near mint condition and sounds superb through quality audio kit. [First added to this chart: 03/20/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

21 charts

Rank Score:

101

Rank in 1980:

182

Rank in 1980s:

1,628

Overall Rank:

11,448

Average Rating:

 74 (52 votes)

Comments:

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Permanent Waves 

 Rush

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A very intelligent album from a musicianship perspective, my personal favourite is different strings, also love spirit of radio and natural science. You can hear the Mini Moog used to great effect all over this album. [First added to this chart: 01/19/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

437 charts

Rank Score:

3,245

Rank in 1980:

8

Rank in 1980s:

85

Overall Rank:

552

Average Rating:

 81 (601 votes)

Comments:

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Crash And Burn 

 Pat Travers Band

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This is an excellent album. The drum intro on the first track immediately gets your attention. Some really great tracks, 'Born Under a Bad Sign', 'Crash and Burn' and 'Snorting Whiskey' are all superb. The only weak track is 'Love Will Make You Strong' where the vocal and lyrics are not at the same level as the rest of the album. [First added to this chart: 03/12/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

13 charts

Rank Score:

61

Rank in 1980:

242

Rank in 1980s:

2,386

Overall Rank:

17,611

Average Rating:

 72 (22 votes)

Comments:

2

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Back In Black 

 AC/DC

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To come back with an album like this after the death of Bon Scott is quite remarkable really. When you consider the heights they climbed to with Bon Scott on vocals it was quite a risk selecting a replacement who sounded similar. Hats off to Brian Johnson for pulling it off. The opening track is a sizzler, the way the drums and guitars sync to the tolling bell is spot on. Great album for working out to, beats the junk they play through the speakers at the gym any day! [First added to this chart: 01/19/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

1,235 charts

Rank Score:

11,160

Rank in 1980:

3

Rank in 1980s:

18

Overall Rank:

136

Average Rating:

 80 (1,834 votes)

Comments:

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Head On 

 Samson

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I've had this on vinyl since it was released. A really fresh NWOBHM album with tracks like Vice Versa and Hammerhead. I got to see Samson live supporting Whitesnake at the Cornwall Coliseum back in the eighties, by this time Bruce Dickinson had moved to Iron Maiden and the new lead singer wasn't a patch on him. Thunderstick had also moved on, or removed his mask. The first three albums are the ones to get. [First added to this chart: 01/19/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

18 charts

Rank Score:

42

Rank in 1980:

309

Rank in 1980s:

3,021

Overall Rank:

22,888

Average Rating:

 72 (15 votes)

Comments:

1

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Live... In The Heart Of The City 
Live

 Whitesnake

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[First added to this chart: 01/19/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

31 charts

Rank Score:

196

Rank in 1980:

113

Rank in 1980s:

959

Overall Rank:

6,561

Average Rating:

 74 (28 votes)

Comments:

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Drama 

 Yes

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This album is excellent! I don't know why it has taken me so long to buy it really. The opening track is epic prog Yes with a slightly heavier edge. The vocals are not a million miles away from Jon Anderson and really work in retaining the classic Yes sound. Hats off to Chris Squire, Alan White and Geoff Downes who put in equally stunning performances. [First added to this chart: 04/11/2021]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

125 charts

Rank Score:

491

Rank in 1980:

61

Rank in 1980s:

468

Overall Rank:

3,058

Average Rating:

 75 (172 votes)

Comments:

8

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Wheels Of Steel 

 Saxon

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Classic Heavy Metal. I remember my best mates brother (School days) having a patch of the album cover design on his denim jacket, sitting comfortably between Black Sabbath and Hawkwind patches. I so envied the fact that not only had he been to a Saxon concert to get the patch but also that he owned two Saxon albums, two more than me! As for the music, Wheels of Steel and 747 Strangers in the Night are classic metal! [First added to this chart: 10/16/2020]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

63 charts

Rank Score:

176

Rank in 1980:

124

Rank in 1980s:

1,074

Overall Rank:

7,209

Average Rating:

 78 (63 votes)

Comments:

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Top 28 Music Albums of 1980 composition

Artist	Albums	%
Yes	2	7%
Whitesnake	2	7%
Saxon	2	7%
Blackfoot	1	4%
Sky	1	4%
Jethro Tull	1	4%
Def Leppard	1	4%
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Country	Albums	%
	17	61%
	5	18%
	2	7%
	1	4%
	1	4%
	1	4%
	1	4%

Top 28 Music Albums of 1980 chart changes

Biggest fallers
Down 1 from 20th to 21st The Turn Of A Friendly Card by The Alan Parsons Project
Down 1 from 21st to 22nd British Steel by Judas Priest
Down 1 from 22nd to 23rd Ace Of Spades by Motörhead

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