Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Turner100 
My top 40 favorite albums as of early 2026. I would love suggestions in comments for new listening, particularly if my tastes resonate with yours. I’m constantly listening to new albums and updating a working version of a Top 100 list on my phone.
- Chart updated: 02/15/2026 17:45
- (Created: 02/15/2026 17:26).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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1996
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1,129
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1969
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53,661
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1979
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28,929
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1977
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8,934
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1971
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18,366
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1988
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11,824
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2000
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7,486
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1997
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3,551
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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 | 12 | 30% | |
| 1970s | 12 | 30% | |
| 1980s | 5 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 7 | 18% | |
| 2000s | 2 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 10 | 25% | |
| Pixies | 4 | 10% | |
| Bob Dylan | 3 | 8% | |
| Rage Against The Machine | 2 | 5% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 2 | 5% | |
| Steely Dan | 2 | 5% | |
| Talking Heads | 2 | 5% | |
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