Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by welshbird 
- Chart updated: 08/11/2012 15:16
- (Created: 08/04/2012 19:20).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
Year of Release:
1969
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10,569
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
Year of Release:
1975
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1,817
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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1977
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7,075
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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1973
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8,425
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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1956
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306
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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1997
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3,354
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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1975
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10,810
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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1992
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214
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2012]
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 10 | 10% | |
| 1970s | 36 | 36% | |
| 1980s | 14 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 3 | 3% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| The Rolling Stones | 6 | 6% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 4 | 4% | |
| Van Morrison | 4 | 4% | |
| Joni Mitchell | 4 | 4% | |
| Shawn Colvin | 3 | 3% | |
| Nanci Griffith | 3 | 3% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 100th to 99thAfter The Gold Rush by Neil Young |
| Up 1 from 99th to 98thStranger In Town by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band |
| Up 1 from 98th to 97thBefore The Flood by Bob Dylan & The Band |
| New entries |
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| Rapture by Anita Baker |
| Saint Dominic's Preview by Van Morrison |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 04/09/2026 19:27 | Musicbuff123 | 18 | 61/100 | |
| 03/20/2025 22:12 |  SomethingSpecial | 1,089 | 85/100 | |
| 11/29/2017 14:59 |  stefano | 29 | 89/100 | |
| 05/09/2017 17:54 |  LedZep | 1,103 | 84/100 | |
| 07/06/2016 16:00 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,829 | 83/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 83.5/100, a mean average of 81.8/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 81.8/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 9.4.
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From Musicbuff123 04/09/2026 19:27 | #313835
I have 24 albums on your list, mainly 70's Rock and a couple motown classics.
I may get a couple Joni Mitchell albums, always liked what I've heard but never got any.
Surprised to see the Verve & Charlatans, they seemed somewhat out of place.
Most of the other albums I may not have heard the album but am familiar with their music.
So my rating is based on those I have, which would possibly be in my 100, and knowing the artists.
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From LedZep 05/09/2017 17:55 | #190556
LedZep 05/09/2017 17:55 | #190556
Love seeing some artist here, Natalie Merchant, Florence and Ella Fitzgerald in particular, however I think Genesis without Gabriel was ok, and Genesis without Hackett was pretty terrible. Just my opinion, the chart is great nonetheless.
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From BraddlesHendo 11/18/2014 19:30 | #127359
Best chart for your female Artist choices everything from Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell and loved seeing Natalie Merchant
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quincytejani 01/30/2014 21:54 | #101907
quincytejani 01/30/2014 21:54 | #101907
i haven't even heard of 3/4 of these aha
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From Willie24 11/03/2013 22:35 | #90528
I really liked this chart - Ella Fitzgerald where did that come from your dad? , nice touch. Made me think about checking a few new artists out
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Tamthebam 08/29/2013 17:59 | #84777
Tamthebam 08/29/2013 17:59 | #84777
I REALLY LIKE THIS CHART, I MUST CHECK OUT SHAWN COLVIN.
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ffudnebbuh 07/18/2013 12:42 | #81814
ffudnebbuh 07/18/2013 12:42 | #81814
one of my favorite charts on this website...
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SingingPeasant96 04/13/2013 15:50 | #72819
SingingPeasant96 04/13/2013 15:50 | #72819
Interesting and nice
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From 
Jasperjames 11/19/2012 13:33 | #55446
Jasperjames 11/19/2012 13:33 | #55446
Even though youyr is so different I absolutley loved this chart I want to get into Ella Fitsgerald soon !!!!
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junodog4 09/28/2012 18:16 | #51375
junodog4 09/28/2012 18:16 | #51375
Thank goodness somebody appreciates Joni Mitchell.
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