The best albums of 1985
by Smash Hits Magazine (1985) 
Smash Hits was a British music magazine aimed at young adults. It ran from 1978 to 2006. These are their best albums of 1985.
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
5,231
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Year of Release:
1985
Appears in:
Rank Score:
18,250
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Buy album
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Buy album
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Year of Release:
1985
Appears in:
Rank Score:
7,161
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Rank in 1980s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
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Buy album
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Buy album
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
2,840
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Total albums: 14. Page 1 of 2
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The best albums of 1985 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Phil Collins | 1 | 7% | |
| Paul Young | 1 | 7% | |
| The Smiths | 1 | 7% | |
| Various Artists | 1 | 7% | |
| Simple Minds | 1 | 7% | |
| Scritti Politti | 1 | 7% | |
| Kate Bush | 1 | 7% | |
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Other 1985 year charts
There are 15 charts from recognised sources for 1985 (3 are listed below). There are also 413 user submitted charts covering this period.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albums of the year 1985 | Radio X | 1985 year chart | 2025 | |
| The 30 Greatest Albums of 1985 | Paste | 1985 year chart | 2025 | |
| The Best Albums of 1985 | uDiscoverMusic | 1985 year chart | 2022 | |
Other charts by Smash Hits Magazine
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The best albums of 1985 | Smash Hits Magazine | 1985 year chart | 1985 | |
| Albums of the year 1981 | Smash Hits Magazine | 1981 year chart | 1981 | |
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