10 Best '70s and '80s Classic Rock Albums Everyone Should Own

Classic rock albums like Synchronicity by The Police and Rumours by Fleetwood Mac are genre-defining must-owns for any music fan.

May 5, 2025 - 01:37
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10 Best '70s and '80s Classic Rock Albums Everyone Should Own

The 1970s and 80s brought some of the most iconic albums of all time, from some of the greatest artists known to the music world. Many albums of this era still remain as iconic today as they did in their original release. Genre-defining LPs like Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A, and Synchronicity by The Police were sensations upon release, and they've never really dipped in relevance in any substantial way over the decades. In some cases, these records have only become more respected over time. These are 10 albums that every fan should own, listed chronologically.