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The Top 500 of The Top 40

The Top 500 of The Top 40

500 of the best and most historically relevant albums to make the top 40 album charts from 1955 to the present - chosen by Tom Ryan and presented chronologically.

Kraftwerk: Autobahn

Kraftwerk: Autobahn

Album #238 - November 1974

Looking back from a modern-day perspective, I find myself with alternating viewpoints concerning the relevance of Kraftwerk’s “Autobahn.”

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    The Byrds: Mr. Tambourine Man

    The Byrds: Mr. Tambourine Man

    Album #44 - June 1965

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      The Beatles: Beatles VI

      The Beatles: Beatles VI

      Album #43 - June 1965

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        Bob Dylan: Bringing It All Back Home

        Bob Dylan: Bringing It All Back Home

        Album #42 - March 1965

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          The Beach Boys - TODAY!

          The Beach Boys: TODAY!

          Album #41 - March 1965

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            The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones NOW!

            The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones NOW!

            Album #40 - May 1964

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              The Beatles: Beatles '65

              The Beatles: Beatles '65

              Album #39 - December 1964

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                The Rolling Stones: 12 X 5

                The Rolling Stones: 12 X 5

                Album #38 - May 1964

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                  The Beach Boys: All Summer Long

                  The Beach Boys: All Summer Long

                  Album #37 - July 1964

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                    The Beatles: Something New

                    The Beatles: Something New

                    Album #36 - July 1964

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                      The Rolling Stones: England's Newest Hitmakers

                      The Rolling Stones: England's Newest Hitmakers

                      Album #35 - May 1964

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                        The Beatles: The Beatles Second Album

                        The Beatles: The Beatles Second Album

                        Album #34 - April 1964

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                          Sam Cooke: Ain’t That Good News

                          Sam Cooke: Ain’t That Good News

                          Album #33 - January 1964

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