BBC Music Magazine: 1983-The 21 Greatest Albums
by WayneMC 
- Chart updated: 10/04/2026 12:15
- (Created: 10/04/2026 11:53).
- Chart size: 21 albums.
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1983
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9,606
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6,247
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1,799
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1,179
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1983
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4,444
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1,604
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1983
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2,842
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1983
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5,004
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5,444
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1983
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1,526
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Total albums: 21. Page 1 of 3
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BBC Music Magazine: 1983-The 21 Greatest Albums composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Violent Femmes | 1 | 5% | |
| R.E.M. | 1 | 5% | |
| Metallica | 1 | 5% | |
| New Order | 1 | 5% | |
| Quiet Riot | 1 | 5% | |
| The The | 1 | 5% | |
| Elvis Costello | 1 | 5% | |
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