Top 100 Music Albums of 1985 by Moondance 
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year in music ranking: #24 of 63
- Chart updated: 03/21/2025 23:45
- (Created: 10/27/2020 03:41).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
1,496
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
984
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
749
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
397
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Year of Release:
1985
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Rank Score:
3,993
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1985 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Bob Dylan | 2 | 2% | |
| Sade | 1 | 1% | |
| Goanna | 1 | 1% | |
| 10,000 Maniacs | 1 | 1% | |
| Bryan Ferry | 1 | 1% | |
| R.E.M. | 1 | 1% | |
| Double | 1 | 1% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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36 | 36% | |
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36 | 36% | |
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19 | 19% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1985 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
 Up 2 from 8th to 6thEmpire Burlesque by Bob Dylan |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 2 from 5th to 7th The Head On The Door by The Cure |
| Down 2 from 6th to 8th Little Creatures by Talking Heads |
| Down 2 from 7th to 9th Post by Paul Kelly |
| New entries |
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 Heydayby The Church |
| Leavers |
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 Modern Timesby Latin Quarter |
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Other year charts by Moondance
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| Top 99 Music Albums of 1989 | Moondance | 1989 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1988 | Moondance | 1988 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1987 | Moondance | 1987 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1986 | Moondance | 1986 year chart | 2025 | |
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| Top 100 Music Albums of 1984 | Moondance | 1984 year chart | 2024 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1983 | Moondance | 1983 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1982 | Moondance | 1982 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1981 | Moondance | 1981 year chart | 2024 | |
| Top 100 Music Albums of 1980 | Moondance | 1980 year chart | 2025 | |
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