米Pitchforkが「1980年代のベスト・アルバム TOP200」を発表
https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-200-best-albums-of-the-1980s/

1. Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain
2. Michael Jackson - Thriller
3. N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton
4. Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
5. Talking Heads - Remain In Light
6. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
7. Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
8. Janet Jackson - Control
9. The Cure - Disintegration
10. Sade - Diamond Life

11. Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full
12. Joy Division - Closer
13. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
14. Pixies - Doolittle
15. Beastie Boys - Paul’s Boutique
16. Madonna - Madonna
17. Prince - Sign o’ the Times
18. Kraftwerk - Computer World
19. New Order - Power, Corruption & Lies
20. Boogie Down Productions - Criminal Minds

21. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
22. Laurie Anderson - Big Science
23. Minor Threat - Complete Discography
24. Talk Talk - Spirit of Eden
25. Arthur Russell - World of Echo
26. Prince - 1999
27. Cocteau Twins - Treasure
28. Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska
29. Erik B. and Rakim - Follow the Leader
30. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814

31. Slayer - Reign In Blood
32. Pixies - Surfer Rosa
33. Prince - Dirty Mind
34. Leonard Cohen - I’m Your Man
35. The Replacements - Let It Be
36. Black Flag - Damaged
37. Sade - Stronger than Pride
38. Run D.M.C. - Raising Hell
39. R.E.M. - Murmur
40. The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy