Best Albums of 1962

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Listed below are the best albums of 1962 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 1962 were Ray Charles, Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio, Howlin' Wolf, Charles Mingus, Bob Dylan, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon and Françoise Hardy.

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451.

Sounds Of Africa

Ahmed Abdul-Malik

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

451

Rank in 1960s:

5,636

Average Rating:

71 (2 votes)

Comments:

452.

Going To The Ventures' Dance Party!

The Ventures

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

452

Rank in 1960s:

5,654

Average Rating:

71 (1 vote)

Comments:

453.

Cherished Memories
Compilation

Eddie Cochran

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

453

Rank in 1960s:

5,657

Average Rating:

71 (1 vote)

Comments:

454.

Händel: Sechs Sonaten Für Blockflöten Und Basso Continuo

Frans Brüggen / Anner Bylsma / Gustav Leonhardt

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

454

Rank in 1960s:

5,684

Average Rating:

71 (1 vote)

Comments:

455.

Flaming Drums!

Olatunji

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

3 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

455

Rank in 1960s:

5,686

Average Rating:

71 (3 votes)

Comments:

456.

In Concert
Live

Ravi Shankar

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

456

Rank in 1960s:

5,687

Average Rating:

70 (4 votes)

Comments:

456.

Song For The Lonely

The Platters

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

456

Rank in 1960s:

5,687

Average Rating:

69 (3 votes)

Comments:

456.

On Tour

The Chantels

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

456

Rank in 1960s:

5,687

Average Rating:

71 (1 vote)

Comments:

459.

Brenda, That's All

Brenda Lee

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

459

Rank in 1960s:

5,695

Average Rating:

71 (1 vote)

Comments:

460.

Benatzky: L'Auberge Du Cheval Blanc

Félix Nuvolone / Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire

Year of Release:

1962

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1962:

460

Rank in 1960s:

5,698

Average Rating:

71 (3 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1962 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Herbert von Karajan / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra	7	1%
Frank Sinatra	5	1%
The Ventures	4	1%
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers	4	1%
Jacques Brel	4	1%
Dean Martin	4	1%
Johnny Cash	3	1%
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Country	Albums	%

	388	70%
	36	6%
	17	3%
	16	3%
	13	2%
	11	2%
	9	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	533	96%
Yes	24	4%

Live?	Albums	%
No	533	96%
Yes	24	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	552	99%
Yes	5	1%

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