Best Albums of 1950

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Listed below are the best albums of 1950 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1950 year summaryThe best artists of 1950 were Yma Sumac, Benny Goodman, Woody Guthrie, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Les Paul, Édith Piaf, Trio Aguilillas and Dexter Gordon.

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101.

Sing A Song Of Christmas

The Ames Brothers

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

101

Rank in 1950s:

2,254

Average Rating:

69 (4 votes)

Comments:

102.

Hymns By The Mariners

The Mariners

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

102

Rank in 1950s:

2,258

Average Rating:

71 (2 votes)

Comments:

103.

The Toast Of New Orleans
Soundtrack

Mario Lanza

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

103

Rank in 1950s:

2,309

Average Rating:

70 (3 votes)

Comments:

104.

Raggin' The Scales

The Three Suns

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

104

Rank in 1950s:

2,323

Average Rating:

70 (2 votes)

Comments:

105.

Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus

Clemens Krauss / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Vienna State Opera Chorus

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

105

Rank in 1950s:

2,357

Average Rating:

72 (2 votes)

Comments:

106.

Album Of Mae West Songs

Mae West

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

106

Rank in 1950s:

2,382

Average Rating:

69 (3 votes)

Comments:

107.

All Day Singin’ – Louisiana And Smoky Mountain Ballads

Adelaide Van Wey

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

107

Rank in 1950s:

2,474

Average Rating:

70 (2 votes)

Comments:

108.

Square Dances (Volume 2)

Woodhull's Old Tyme Masters

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

108

Rank in 1950s:

2,490

Average Rating:

71 (1 vote)

Comments:

109.

Primitive African Music

Various Artists

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

109

Rank in 1950s:

2,520

Average Rating:

70 (2 votes)

Comments:

110.

Modern Originals For Concert Orchestra

Frank De Vol & His Orchestra

Year of Release:

1950

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1950:

110

Rank in 1950s:

2,523

Average Rating:

70 (2 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1950 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Édith Piaf	3	3%
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic	3	3%
Woody Guthrie	2	2%
Billie Holiday	2	2%
Jo Stafford	2	2%
Arturo Toscanini / NBC Symphony Orchestra	2	2%
André Cluytens / Orchestre Et Choeur Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra-Comique	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%

	82	69%
	8	7%
	5	4%
	4	3%
	3	3%
	2	2%
	2	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	116	97%
Yes	3	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	118	99%
Yes	1	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	118	99%
Yes	1	1%

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