The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Pop Albums of All Time
Pop music has shaped generations, defined cultural moments, and soundtracked everything from heartbreak to house parties. But which album truly deserves the title of GOAT? From MJ’s Thriller to Madonna’s Like a Prayer, Beyoncé’s self-titled era to Britney’s bubblegum debut, this league puts the most iconic pop albums head-to-head in fan-voted battles. Only one can moonwalk to the top.
1. THRILLER
Thriller is currently the #1 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 76.7% head-to-head battles.
2. ABBEY ROAD
Abbey Road is currently the #2 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 68.9% head-to-head battles.
3. PURPLE RAIN
Purple Rain is currently the #3 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 63.7% head-to-head battles.
4. 21
21 is currently the #4 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 57.1% head-to-head battles.
5. 1989
1989 is currently the #5 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 51.8% head-to-head battles.
6. WHITNEY HOUSTON
Whitney Houston is currently the #6 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 50.1% head-to-head battles.
7. BORN THIS WAY
Born This Way is currently the #7 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 48.8% head-to-head battles.
8. ARRIVAL
Arrival is currently the #8 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 45.4% head-to-head battles.
9. TRUE BLUE
True Blue is currently the #9 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 41.8% head-to-head battles.
10. LIKE A PRAYER
Like a Prayer is currently the #10 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 36.7% head-to-head battles.
11. ...BABY ONE MORE TIME
...Baby One More Time is currently the #11 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 36.2% head-to-head battles.
12. BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé is currently the #12 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 32.1% head-to-head battles.
13. FUTURE NOSTALGIA
Future Nostalgia is currently the #13 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 24.1% head-to-head battles.
14. TEENAGE DREAM
Teenage Dream is currently the #14 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 20.5% head-to-head battles.
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