Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s by Madrocker 
No question but that the 80's provided a vast variety of music and artists. Some of the albums were among the best ever produced. Others, unfortunately, are so forgettable. So goes the wonderful world of popular recorded music. Please look over the list. I welcome any and all comments.
- Chart updated: 03/07/2019 18:15
- (Created: 03/07/2019 18:08).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1987
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1982
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17,071
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1984
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16,543
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1988
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7,075
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1987
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12,218
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1986
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38,507
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1983
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10,548
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1980
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30,508
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1980
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11,239
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1986
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1980 | 15 | 15% | |
| 1981 | 4 | 4% | |
| 1982 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1983 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1984 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1985 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1986 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1987 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1988 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1989 | 9 | 9% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| R.E.M. | 5 | 5% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 4 | 4% | |
| U2 | 4 | 4% | |
| The Cure | 3 | 3% | |
| The Smiths | 3 | 3% | |
| Prince | 3 | 3% | |
| Tom Waits | 2 | 2% | |
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95/100  | 11/05/2020 18:55 | leniad | | 85/100 |
90/100 | 07/12/2019 09:36 | TheSmiths82-87 | | 83/100 |
90/100 | 05/10/2019 06:49 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
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From leniad 11/07/2020 06:04
Really like your picks , but i just camt agree with the joshua tree at 1
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From leniad 11/05/2020 18:55
50 albums in common
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From Johnnyo 05/10/2019 06:49
Might have put some of them in a different order but can't argue with most of the entries here. Good chart.
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