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Best albums of 1949

The top 5 albums of 1949 on Riffiter, ranked by popularity. Community ratings take over as they come in.

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  1. Merry Christmas! cover№ 1Merry Christmas!Leroy Anderson · 1949
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  2. 2King Cole at the Piano coverKing Cole at the PianoNat King Cole · 1949
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  3. 3Ritmos tropicales coverRitmos tropicalesLos Panchos · 1949
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  4. 4The Isle of the Dead / Fantasia on a Theme by Tallis coverThe Isle of the Dead / Fantasia on a Theme by TallisСергей Васильевич Рахманинов · 1949
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  5. 5Frankly Sentimental coverFrankly SentimentalFrank Sinatra · 1949
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FAQ

What are the best albums of 1949?
This list ranks the year's releases by popularity until community ratings come in, then by how Riffiter listeners rate them. The current #1 is Merry Christmas! by Leroy Anderson.
How is the 1949 ranking decided?
By Riffiter listeners. Each album's community rating sets its place. Until a release has enough ratings, its popularity stands in, and the order shifts as more people rate.
Does the best-of-1949 list change?
Yes. It's built from live community ratings, so the order updates as people rate 1949 releases. The page refreshes a few times a day.