Albums of the year 1985
by Radio X (2025) 
Radio X is a British national commercial radio station focused on alternative music, primarily indie rock. These are their best albums of 1985.
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1985
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6,165
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910
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5,201
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1985
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1985
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398
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1985
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1985
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Total albums: 25. Page 1 of 3
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Albums of the year 1985 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Phil Collins | 1 | 4% | |
| Scritti Politti | 1 | 4% | |
| Sade | 1 | 4% | |
| Tears For Fears | 1 | 4% | |
| Marillion | 1 | 4% | |
| Fine Young Cannibals | 1 | 4% | |
| Prince | 1 | 4% | |
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Other 1985 year charts
A total of 21 charts from recognised sources are available for 1985, with the 3 most prominent highlighted below. Additionally, there are 418 user submitted charts covering this period.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NME Albums Of The Year 1985 | New Music Express | 1985 year chart | 2016 | |
| 1985 Critics Albums of the year | Rolling Stone | 1985 year chart | 1985 | |
| 1985 Le choix des critiques | Best (FR) | 1985 year chart | 1985 |  |
Other charts by Radio X
A total of 21 charts from Radio X are available; the 3 most recent of this type are highlighted below.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
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| The best albums of 2023 | Radio X | 2023 year chart | 2023 | |
| Albums of the year 1987 | Radio X | 1987 year chart | 2023 | |
| Albums of the year 1985 | Radio X | 1985 year chart | 2025 | |
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