The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Pop Albums of All Time

Pop Albums

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.

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1. THRILLER

Thriller is currently the #1 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 77.0% head-to-head battles.

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2. ABBEY ROAD

Abbey Road is currently the #2 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 67.5% head-to-head battles.

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3. PURPLE RAIN

Purple Rain is currently the #3 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 63.4% head-to-head battles.

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4. 21

21 is currently the #4 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 57.8% head-to-head battles.

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5. 1989

1989 is currently the #5 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 50.8% head-to-head battles.

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6. BORN THIS WAY

Born This Way is currently the #6 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 49.4% head-to-head battles.

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7. WHITNEY HOUSTON

Whitney Houston is currently the #7 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 49.3% head-to-head battles.

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8. ARRIVAL

Arrival is currently the #8 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 45.1% head-to-head battles.

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9. TRUE BLUE

True Blue is currently the #9 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 40.8% head-to-head battles.

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10. ...BABY ONE MORE TIME

...Baby One More Time is currently the #10 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 38.2% head-to-head battles.

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11. LIKE A PRAYER

Like a Prayer is currently the #11 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 37.0% head-to-head battles.

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12. BEYONCÉ

Beyoncé is currently the #12 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 33.4% head-to-head battles.

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13. FUTURE NOSTALGIA

Future Nostalgia is currently the #13 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 25.0% head-to-head battles.

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14. TEENAGE DREAM

Teenage Dream is currently the #14 Greatest Pop Albums of All Time winning 23.4% head-to-head battles.