Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s by 
Space-Dementia 
- Chart updated: 07/30/2019 06:15
- (Created: 09/08/2015 01:16).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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Jangle Pop, Post-Punk
9
Best track: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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38,578
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Alternative Rock, Noise Pop
9
Best track: Hey [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Hey [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1989
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37,036
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Art Rock, Post Rock
8
Best track: The Rainbow [First added to this chart: 04/17/2016]
8
Best track: The Rainbow [First added to this chart: 04/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
11,243
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Noise Rock, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Teen Age Riot [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Teen Age Riot [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1988
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17,567
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Noise Rock, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Schizophrenia [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Schizophrenia [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
3,559
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Britpop, Jangle Pop
9
Best track: I Am The Ressurection [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: I Am The Ressurection [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1989
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Rank Score:
25,669
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Jangle Pop, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Reel Around The Fountain [First added to this chart: 06/17/2016]
9
Best track: Reel Around The Fountain [First added to this chart: 06/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
8,763
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New Wave, Post-Punk
9
Best track: Once In A Lifetime [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
9
Best track: Once In A Lifetime [First added to this chart: 11/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1980
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30,569
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Noise Rock, Indie Rock
9
Best track: Little Fury Things [First added to this chart: 08/11/2016]
9
Best track: Little Fury Things [First added to this chart: 08/11/2016]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
5,916
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Synthpop, Techno
9
Best track: Computer Love
9
Best track: Computer Love
Year of Release:
1981
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Rank Score:
3,454
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Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 5 | 10% | |
| 1981 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1982 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1983 | 5 | 10% | |
| 1984 | 8 | 16% | |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1986 | 7 | 14% | |
| 1987 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1988 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1989 | 7 | 14% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Smiths | 4 | 8% | |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 6% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 6% | |
| Pixies | 2 | 4% | |
| Metallica | 2 | 4% | |
| Talk Talk | 2 | 4% | |
| Talking Heads | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Music Albums of the 1980s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 7 from 10th to 3rd Spirit Of Eden by Talk Talk |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 3 from 20th to 23rd Reign In Blood by Slayer |
| Down 2 from 4th to 6th The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses |
| Down 2 from 9th to 11th Disintegration by The Cure |
| New entries |
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 Computerwelt [Computer World]by Kraftwerk |
| Leavers |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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85/100  | 10/14/2021 16:58 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
 90/100 | 01/29/2019 17:35 | hailey | | 81/100 |
| 90/100 | 10/30/2018 02:44 | PaperVinnie | | 81/100 |
| 80/100 | 12/02/2017 14:19 |  pavelthevelvet | | 85/100 |
| 80/100 | 06/29/2016 08:45 | TheSmiths82-87 | | 83/100 |
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From Johnnyo 10/14/2021 16:58
Very nice chart
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From hailey 01/29/2019 17:35
Very good chart!
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Great list, very similar to mine.
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