top albums of all time

Top albums are a list of the most listened to, loved and best-selling albums by music fans. There are different top album lists for different genres, countries, and time periods. They vary in quantity (how many albums are listed) and quality (how good those albums are). Some lists have more credibility than others. Which top album list you trust will depend on what type of music you listen to. Whether you’re a fan of jazz, rock or electronic music, there is an ideal top albums list for you. Here’s an overview of the most credible top album lists from all genres.

The most credible top albums of all time

There are many reasons why some top albums lists are more credible than others. First, there is the size of the list. If the list is very short, it’s likely that the albums on the list are only the most iconic or best-selling albums of all time. There are many lists that are so short that they only include the top 2 or 3 albums of all time. These short lists are obviously not the most credible top albums lists. Another reason why some top albums lists are more credible than others is the quality of the albums on the list. Some top albums lists have only one or two iconic albums on the list that are likely to be on any top album list. While these albums are probably the best-selling, most iconic albums of all time, they don’t represent the full range of top albums. Some top albums lists have a huge quantity of albums, but they only include very poor-quality albums. These lists are obviously not very credible. A larger, more credible top albums list is more likely to contain a wider range of top albums.

Rock/Alternative rock albums

– Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen – This 1975 rock opera by British band Queen is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the second best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 31 million. The album features the hit song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, which is one of the most iconic rock songs ever recorded. – The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd – British band Pink Floyd released this concept album in 1973. It’s one of the best-selling albums of all time, with sales of more than 45 million. It’s also one of the most iconic albums of all time. – The Wall by Pink Floyd – Released in 1979, this album is another iconic rock album by Pink Floyd. The album is the 6th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 45 million. – Highway to Hell by AC/DC – This album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC is one of the most iconic rock albums of all time. It was released in 1979, making it one of the oldest albums on this list. It’s the 15th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 22 million. – Back in Black by AC/DC – This is another iconic rock album by Australian band AC/DC. It’s the 8th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 50 million.

Soul/R&B albums

– What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye – Released in 1971, this 13-track album by American singer Marvin Gaye is one of the most iconic soul albums of all time. It’s the 4th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 31 million. – Rumours by Fleetwood Mac – Released in 1977, this album by British-American band Fleetwood Mac is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the 13th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 44 million. – Thriller by Michael Jackson – This 1982 album by American singer Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 110 million. – What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye – Released in 1971, this 13-track album by American singer Marvin Gaye is one of the most iconic soul albums of all time. It’s the 4th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 31 million. – Thriller by Michael Jackson – This 1982 album by American singer Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 110 million. – Rumours by Fleetwood Mac – Released in 1977, this album by British-American band Fleetwood Mac is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the 13th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 44 million. – What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye – Released in 1971, this 13-track album by American singer Marvin Gaye is one of the most iconic soul albums of all time. It’s the 4th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 31 million.

Electronic music albums

– The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd – British band Pink Floyd released this concept album in 1973. It’s one of the best-selling albums of all time, with sales of more than 45 million. It’s also one of the most iconic albums of all time. – Thriller by Michael Jackson – This 1982 album by American singer Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 110 million. – What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye – Released in 1971, this 13-track album by American singer Marvin Gaye is one of the most iconic soul albums of all time. It’s the 4th best-selling album of all time, with sales of more than 31 million. Next to these three albums, the rest of the top electronic albums of all time are not very credible.

Rap and hip-hop albums

– Illmatic by Nas – This 1994 album by American rapper Nas is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the best-selling rap album of all time, with sales of more than 3.5 million. – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill – This is another iconic album by American rapper Lauryn Hill. It’s the 2nd best-selling rap album of all time, with sales of more than 3.3 million. – The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem – This 2000 album by American rapper Eminem is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the 5th best-selling rap album of all time, with sales of more than 10 million. – Illmatic by Nas – This 1994 album by American rapper Nas is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the best-selling rap album of all time, with sales of more than 3.5 million. – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill – This is another iconic album by American rapper Lauryn Hill. It’s the 2nd best-selling rap album of all time, with sales of more than 3.3 million. – The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem – This 2000 album by American rapper Eminem is one of the most iconic albums of all time. It’s the 5th best-selling rap album of all time, with sales of more than 10 million.

Jazz and blues albums

– Kind of Blue by Miles Davis – This is the most iconic jazz album ever recorded. Released in 1959, this 10-track album by American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is the best-selling jazz album of all time, with sales of more than 5 million. – Birth of the Cool by Miles Davis – This is the 2nd iconic jazz album by American trumpeter Miles Davis. It was released in 1949, making it one of the oldest albums on this list. It’s the 10th best-selling jazz album of all time, with sales of more than 1 million.
Last Updated On:3 July 2022
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