Best albums of 1987
A double album of one man playing everything, a debut from the loudest band in Los Angeles, and hip-hop working out that it could be a weapon rather than a party. Three records with nothing in common except that each one moved its own genre permanently.
According to Riffiter listeners, the best album of 1987 is Sign "O" the Times by Prince, rated 4.6/5 by 7 listeners.
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The genres that carried the period here, each with what listeners rate highest inside it.
Best Classical albums of 1987
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Best Rock albums of 1987
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Best Folk albums of 1987
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The artists of 1987
Everyone who put a record out then, ordered by how listeners rate their catalog rather than by that one release.
1987, month by month
Not everything that came out, just where the weight fell. Some months carried a year; some were quiet and worth knowing about.
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FAQ
- What are the best albums of 1987?
- On Riffiter, the highest-rated album of 1987 is Sign "O" the Times by Prince (4.6/5). The ranking below orders the year's releases by community rating.
- How is the 1987 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-1987 list change?
- Yes. It's built from live community ratings, so the order updates as people rate 1987 releases. The page refreshes a few times a day.