Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s
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samistake2ice 
- Chart updated: 10/26/2020 12:45
- (Created: 07/12/2012 20:36).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2012]
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1985
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11,099
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1986
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10,351
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[First added to this chart: 04/01/2013]
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1985
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2,990
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[First added to this chart: 03/06/2014]
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1989
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3,305
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[First added to this chart: 10/22/2014]
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1988
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2,106
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[First added to this chart: 12/25/2012]
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1988
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2,051
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[First added to this chart: 05/15/2013]
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1981
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513
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2012]
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1984
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3,114
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2012]
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1980
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1,018
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[First added to this chart: 12/26/2012]
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1989
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29,744
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1981 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1982 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1983 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1984 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1985 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1986 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1987 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1988 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1989 | 11 | 11% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Tom Waits | 4 | 4% | |
| Dire Straits | 3 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 3% | |
| Steve Earle | 3 | 3% | |
| Pixies | 3 | 3% | |
| The Replacements | 2 | 2% | |
| Dwight Yoakam | 2 | 2% | |
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From samistake2ice 10/23/2014 01:22 in Chart talk
samistake2ice 10/23/2014 01:22 in Chart talk“I have always thought that the 80s were the weakest decade in music. That is partially due to some false preconceptions. But for the past week or so, ive basically been listening to nothing but 80s music, with the intention of finally completing that decades chart. like all charts it isnt…”
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Decurso TOP 100 COMMENTER 11/24/2014 09:40 | #127845
Decurso TOP 100 COMMENTER 11/24/2014 09:40 | #127845
Definitely dig the love for Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen and Dire Straits. Not big on including compilation albums on decade charts myself, but Marley's Legend is a pretty good one.
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samistake2ice 11/24/2014 13:48 | #127853
samistake2ice 11/24/2014 13:48 | #127853
Typically, I agree with you about compilation albums, and I try not to incorporate them in my charts. But, I am torn between my love for Queen and my apathy for any of their studio albums. Essentially, I know that they should be represented highly in my charts, but I can't bring myself to hold any individual album in that regard. "Legend" speaks for itself. Thanks for commenting though!
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buzzdainer TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/13/2016 18:43 | #168621
buzzdainer TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/13/2016 18:43 | #168621
There is so much goodness in this chart! I love that you have some obvious classics like Doolittle and Graceland mixed in with less familiar material such as Live At The Austin Outhouse. Excellent work!
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greatson 02/20/2014 15:42 | #103721
greatson 02/20/2014 15:42 | #103721
Great chart!
short but A lot to discover! and... you remind me that I forgot to but some Tom Waits albums in my 80´s chart!
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Arthurknight 10/23/2014 03:57 | #125049
Arthurknight 10/23/2014 03:57 | #125049
tom waits and paul simon immediately won me over
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