Best Albums of 1981

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Listed below are the best albums of 1981 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 55,000 greatest album charts.

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1981 year summaryThe best artists of 1981 were Rush, Kraftwerk, King Crimson, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Brian Eno & David Byrne, Electric Light Orchestra, The Human League, The Cure, Black Flag and This Heat.

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Music Wonderland
Compilation

Mike Oldfield

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1981

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Little Heroes

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1981

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993.

Vill Du Höra Mer?

Lars Hollmer

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1981

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Friß Oder Stirb

Die Suicides

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1981

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995.

Mustn't Grumble

Chas & Dave

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1981

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Fata Morgana

Costin Miereanu

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1981

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996.

Longplay Album – Volume II

Stars On 45

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1981

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Električni Orgazam

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1981

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Greatest Hits Live In Concert
Live compilation

Savoy Brown

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1981

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Live Reunion

Aunt Mary

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1981

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Best Albums of 1981 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	15	1%
Frank Zappa	5	0%
Scientist	3	0%
David Bowie	3	0%
Tangerine Dream	3	0%
Simple Minds	3	0%
Gary Numan	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	312	31%
	278	28%
	60	6%
	39	4%
	36	4%
	29	3%
	29	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	941	94%
Yes	61	6%

Live?	Albums	%
No	971	97%
Yes	31	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	993	99%
Yes	9	1%

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