Best Albums of 1983

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Listed below are the best albums of 1983 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 57,000 greatest album charts.

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1983 year summaryThe best artists of 1983 were R.E.M., Violent Femmes, New Order, U2, The Police, Talking Heads, Tom Waits, Metallica, David Bowie and The Chameleons.

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The Fireman's Curse

Hunters & Collectors

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1983

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4 charts

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672.

Death Party [EP]

The Gun Club

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1983

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3 charts

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Grapes Of Wrath

Spear Of Destiny

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1983

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Chosen People

Dave Davies

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1983

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Steps Ahead

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1983

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After The Lights Go Out

CH3

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1983

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6 charts

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Cloak & Dagger

Witchfynde

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1983

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5 charts

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...And A Time To Dance

Los Lobos

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1983

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Embrace The Herd

The Gist

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1983

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6 charts

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Maiden Of The Cancer Moon
Live

Quicksilver Messenger Service

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1983

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Best Albums of 1983 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	24	2%
Nocturnal Emissions	4	0%
Sir Georg Solti / Chicago Symphony Orchestra	3	0%
Daniel Johnston	3	0%
Frank Zappa	3	0%
Hellhammer	2	0%
José Afonso	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	338	34%
	289	29%
	49	5%
	42	4%
	29	3%
	26	3%
	22	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	943	94%
Yes	57	6%

Live?	Albums	%
No	961	96%
Yes	39	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	986	99%
Yes	14	1%

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