Top 42 Music Albums of the 1980s by SomethingSpecial 
- Chart updated: 03/12/2025 14:15
- (Created: 01/31/2025 13:29).
- Chart size: 42 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
3,808
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1980
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Rank Score:
29,007
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1983
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10,503
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1984
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3,371
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1989
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Rank Score:
33,963
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1987
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19,055
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[First added to this chart: 03/12/2025]
Year of Release:
1980
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Rank Score:
15,943
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
4,313
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[First added to this chart: 01/31/2025]
Year of Release:
1989
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3,554
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Year of Release:
1987
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2,069
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Total albums: 42. Page 1 of 5
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Top 42 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 6 | 14% | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1982 | 2 | 5% | |
| 1983 | 4 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 5 | 12% | |
| 1985 | 3 | 7% | |
| 1986 | 5 | 12% | |
| 1987 | 8 | 19% | |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% | |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Smiths | 5 | 12% | |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 3 | 7% | |
| Pixies | 3 | 7% | |
| R.E.M. | 2 | 5% | |
| The Clash | 2 | 5% | |
| Bob Marley & The Wailers | 2 | 5% | |
| Beastie Boys | 2 | 5% | |
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