Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
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- Chart updated: 09/22/2012 23:35
- (Created: 09/08/2012 21:46).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1967
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Rank Score:
43,290
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1977
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Rank Score:
10,567
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1991
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37,753
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1987
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11,220
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1971
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38,645
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
60,051
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1997
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Rank Score:
5,566
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1980
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Rank Score:
10,046
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
18,317
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1968
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Rank Score:
37,264
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 20% | |
| 1970s | 10 | 25% | |
| 1980s | 11 | 28% | |
| 1990s | 9 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 2 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| The Beatles | 3 | 8% | |
| Van Morrison | 2 | 5% | |
| Metallica | 2 | 5% | |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 5% | |
| Pearl Jam | 1 | 3% | |
| Queen | 1 | 3% | |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 1 | 3% | |
| Show all | |||
Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 3 from 18th to 15th Astral Weeks by Van Morrison |
| Up 2 from 32nd to 30th Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| Up 2 from 22nd to 20th Moving Pictures by Rush |
| Leavers |
|---|
| Music From Big Pink by The Band |
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| ! | 02/17/2021 18:44 | sweetness | 75 | 84/100 |
| ! | 12/19/2016 12:11 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,831 | 83/100 |
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From Jasonconfused 11/16/2012 08:25 | #55163
Jasonconfused 11/16/2012 08:25 | #55163
Solid list mate. Your diversity in music reflects mine is some ways.
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|---|---|
| 1. Radiohead | |
| 2. Arcade Fire | |
| 3. The Strokes | |
| 4. Coldplay | |
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| 6. Muse | |
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