Top 15 Music Albums of 1988
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- Chart updated: 04/25/2026 18:45
- (Created: 04/13/2026 17:56).
- Chart size: 15 albums.
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Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
11,755
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
5,055
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
912
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,448
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[First added to this chart: 04/14/2026]
Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,424
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
842
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Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,465
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[First added to this chart: 04/14/2026]
Year of Release:
1988
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,189
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Total albums: 15. Page 1 of 2
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Top 15 Music Albums of 1988 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Church | 1 | 7% | |
| Pet Shop Boys | 1 | 7% | |
| The Smiths | 1 | 7% | |
| Nick Cave | 1 | 7% | |
| Joy Division | 1 | 7% | |
| Galaxie 500 | 1 | 7% | |
| Pixies | 1 | 7% | |
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Top 15 Music Albums of 1988 chart changes
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