# Apple’s Greatest 100 Albums of All Time: A Musical Journey
This past Monday, Apple embarked on a musical journey, releasing a remarkable list of 100 of the greatest albums ever created. The list, first unveiled with positions 100 to 91, has been expanded daily with 10 more albums, reaching completion today. Music aficionados can now view the entire spectrum of Apple’s selections and stream them on any music service of their choice.
## A Thoughtful Curation
Apple’s approach to curating this list emphasizes editorial insight over cold, hard data. The selections were made independently of modern streaming statistics and past accolades. The goal? To pay homage to the albums that have profoundly impacted and inspired the music landscape across generations.
Accompanying this reveal has been a series of special radio programs on Apple Music, featuring interviews, exclusive shows, and talk formats, enriching the announcement experience.
## The Pinnacle: Lauryn Hill
Front and center at the top of the list is „The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill“ by Lauryn Hill. Joining her at the top are iconic albums from Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Prince & The Revolution, Stevie Wonder, and The Beatles. These top-tier choices affirm these artists‘ profound impact on music.
## Apple’s Human Touch
Since the inception of Apple Music, the company has prided itself on human curation, standing apart from competitors that rely heavily on algorithms. This focus has culminated in a list that is a tribute to music lovers worldwide, spotlighting albums that have left an indelible mark on the music industry.
## The Complete List
Here’s the full rundown of Apple’s top 100 albums:
1. **The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill**
2. **Thriller – Michael Jackson**
3. **Abbey Road – The Beatles**
4. **Purple Rain – Prince & The Revolution**
5. **Blonde – Frank Ocean**
6. **Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder**
7. **good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version) – Kendrick Lamar**
8. **Back to Black – Amy Winehouse**
9. **Nevermind – Nirvana**
10. **Lemonade – Beyoncé**
11. **Rumours – Fleetwood Mac**
12. **OK Computer – Radiohead**
13. **The Blueprint – JAY-Z**
14. **Highway 61 Revisited – Bob Dylan**
15. **21 – Adele**
16. **Blue – Joni Mitchell**
17. **What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye**
18. **1989 (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift**
19. **The Chronic – Dr. Dre**
20. **Pet Sounds – The Beach Boys**
21. **Revolver – The Beatles**
22. **Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen**
23. **Discovery – Daft Punk**
24. **The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars – David Bowie**
25. **Kind of Blue – Miles Davis**
26. **My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West**
27. **Led Zeppelin II – Led Zeppelin**
28. **The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd**
29. **The Low End Theory – A Tribe Called Quest**
30. **WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish**
31. **Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morissette**
32. **Ready to Die – The Notorious B.I.G.**
33. **Kid A – Radiohead**
34. **It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back – Public Enemy**
35. **London Calling – The Clash**
36. **BEYONCÉ – Beyoncé**
37. **Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu-Tang Clan**
38. **Tapestry – Carole King**
39. **Illmatic – Nas**
40. **I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You – Aretha Franklin**
41. **Aquemini – Outkast**
42. **Control – Janet Jackson**
43. **Remain in Light – Talking Heads**
44. **Innervisions – Stevie Wonder**
45. **Homogenic – Björk**
46. **Exodus – Bob Marley & The Wailers**
47. **Take Care – Drake**
48. **Paul’s Boutique – Beastie Boys**
49. **The Joshua Tree – U2**
50. **Hounds of Love – Kate Bush**
51. **Sign O’ the Times – Prince**
52. **Appetite for Destruction – Guns N’ Roses**
53. **Exile on Main St. – The Rolling Stones**
54. **A Love Supreme – John Coltrane**
55. **ANTI – Rihanna**
56. **Disintegration – The Cure**
57. **Voodoo – D’Angelo**
58. **(What’s the Story) Morning Glory? – Oasis**
59. **AM – Arctic Monkeys**
60. **The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico**
61. **Love Deluxe – Sade**
62. **All Eyez on Me – 2Pac**
63. **Are You Experienced – The Jimi Hendrix Experience**
64. **Baduizm – Erykah Badu**
65. **3 Feet High and Rising – De La Soul**
66. **The Queen Is Dead – The Smiths**
67. **Dummy – Portishead**
68. **Is This It – The Strokes**
69. **Master of Puppets – Metallica**
70. **Straight Outta Compton – N.W.A**
71. **Trans-Europe Express – Kraftwerk**
72. **SOS – SZA**
73. **Aja – Steely Dan**
74. **The Downward Spiral – Nine Inch Nails**
75. **Supa Dupa Fly – Missy Elliott**
76. **Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny**
77. **Like a Prayer – Madonna**
78. **Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John**
79. **Norman F*ing Rockwell! – Lana Del Rey**
80. **The Marshall Mathers LP – Eminem**
81. **After the Gold Rush – Neil Young**
82. **Get Rich or Die Tryin’ – 50 Cent**
83. **Horses – Patti Smith**
84. **Doggystyle – Snoop Dogg**
85. **Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves**
86. **My Life – Mary J. Blige**
87. **Blue Lines – Massive Attack**
88. **I Put a Spell on You – Nina Simone**
89. **The Fame Monster (Deluxe Edition) – Lady Gaga**
90. **Back in Black – AC/DC**
91. **Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 – George Michael**
92. **Flower Boy – Tyler, The Creator**
93. **A Seat at the Table – Solange**
94. **Untrue – Burial**
95. **Confessions – Usher**
96. **Pure Heroine – Lorde**
97. **Rage Against the Machine – Rage Against the Machine**
98. **ASTROWORLD – Travis Scott**
99. **Hotel California – Eagles**
100. **Body Talk – Robyn**
Explore and savor the enriching musical tapestry curated by Apple, a testament to the timeless art of album-making. Check out the complete list at [100best.music.apple.com](https://100best.music.apple.com) and immerse yourself in the ultimate collection of seminal albums that have defined and redefined the art of music.
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