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1.
Whats Better Than Number One
  What's Better Than Number One?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
In the movie "Spinal Tap", Nigel wanted to turn up his amplifier higher than the top setting. In the real world, number one is as good as it gets. Here are some record albums from Classic Rock artists that went to the top; can you identify them?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Mar 09 19
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Mar 09 19
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2.
  Greatest Albums Ever    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Everyone is familiar with the countless polls listing the top 10 or 20 best albums of all time that regularly appear in magazines or on the internet. This quiz concentrates on the albums that regularly appear in these same polls.
Average, 25 Qns, benjibobo, Aug 03 19
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Aug 03 19
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  UK Number One Albums of the 1970s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you remember the albums of the 1970s? Here we recall one album that reached the top of the UK British Market Research Bureau chart in each year of the decade.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Feb 17 16
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328 plays
4.
  Top of the Charts   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All ten albums featured in this quiz topped the 'Billboard 200' album charts in the United States for at least one week. See if you know about these selections, all from 2000 to 2010. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 19 11
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  UK Number One Albums of the 1980s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you remember the albums of the 1980s? Here we recall one album that reached the top of the UK chart in each year of the decade.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Aug 07 15
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  Definitive 200 (170 - 156)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is the third part to the countdown of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers list of top 200 must-own albums of all time.
Average, 15 Qns, bxbarracuda, May 27 22
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May 27 22
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  Definitive 200 (155 - 141)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A list of the top 200 must-own albums was done by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and is recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Average, 15 Qns, BxBarracuda, Aug 31 08
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8.
  No 1 Albums of the 1980s II    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here is my second quiz about number one albums from the 1980's. It should be a little easier than the first one. Good Luck!
Average, 15 Qns, Mr.Gazoo, Sep 17 10
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  Definitive 200 (140 - 126)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A list of the top 200 must-own albums was done by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and is recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Average, 15 Qns, BxBarracuda, Aug 01 19
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BxBarracuda
Aug 01 19
1256 plays
10.
  Definitive 200 (185 - 171)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is the second part to the countdown of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers list of top 200 must-own albums of all time.
Average, 15 Qns, BxBarracuda, Jun 04 08
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trivia question Quick Question
A true summer album, which group's "The E.N.D." album took the top spot on the Billboard 200 twice in 2009?

From Quiz "Top of the Charts"




11.
  One Thousand Number One Albums and Other Records    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In November 2013, the 1,000th record to top the British album charts was revealed. See what you know about 57 years of UK Number One albums, by artists from many countries.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, May 30 21
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May 30 21
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12.
  Top Albums of All Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Worldwide sales of albums are notoriously hard to gauge, but even with the huge expansion of the album market during the 1980s, and the multiple million sales of many major releases, the 'best selling' charts are still elite territory. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, freddy_krueger, Aug 15 15
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13.
  Definitive 200 (125 - 111)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is the sixth part to the countdown of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers list of top 200 must-own albums of all time.
Average, 15 Qns, BxBarracuda, Jun 21 09
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14.
  No 1 Albums of the 1980s III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is the third and final quiz on albums of the 1980's that made it to number one.
Average, 10 Qns, Mr.Gazoo, Sep 14 21
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Sep 14 21
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  Number One Albums of the 60s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the number one albums on the Billboard 200 chart during the 1960s. The Billboard 200 chart is based on album sales in the United States. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Joy94, Jun 09 11
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Joy94
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16.
  Definitive 200 (200 - 186)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A list of the top 200 must own albums was done by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and is recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tough, 15 Qns, BxBarracuda, Jun 21 08
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855 plays
17.
  2003 "Rolling Stone" Top 500 Part Two    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on the albums ranked 51 to 100.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Sep 19 05
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18.
  2003 "Rolling Stone" Top 500 Part One    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Rolling Stone" had an issue in November 2003, they gathered information from numerous sources and came up with a top 500 album listing of all time. This quiz focuses on the top 50.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Dec 26 11
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  No 1 Albums of the 1980s I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi there! I'll give you the title of number one selling albums from the 1980's. See if you remember the artist or group who recorded these albums. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Mr.Gazoo, Mar 17 19
Tough
Mr.Gazoo
Mar 17 19
2923 plays
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  #1 Albums of the 21st century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi! This is a quiz about #1 albums during the 21st century. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, schmosamo, Jan 08 20
Tough
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Jan 08 20
1915 plays
21.
  Number One Albums    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
'Number One' refers to the album's position at the top of the Billboard album chart. If you are a psycho about your music, and think you can hack it, come on in.
Very Difficult, 20 Qns, cptdave, Jul 09 11
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  Greatest Albums of all Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A trivial journey through SOME of the best albums ever released. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Fade_to_Black, Sep 29 17
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Sep 29 17
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Number One Albums Trivia Questions

1. Which band scored their first UK number one album with "Duke" in 1980 and saw their former lead singer's third solo album reach the same spot later in the year?

From Quiz
UK Number One Albums of the 1980s

Answer: Genesis

"Duke" was the tenth studio album released by Genesis, and their first to top the UK album chart. It was also their most successful album to that point in the US, reaching number 11 in the Billboard album chart. The album also spawned the band's second UK Top Ten single, "Turn It On Again" which reached number eight. Pater Gabriel's third self-titled solo album (sometimes known as "Melt" because of the album cover, to differentiate it from other albums of the same name) reached number one in the UK chart. This was the first of Gabriel's solo albums to top the chart and included his first Top Five single, "Games Without Frontiers". Of the alternatives, Roxy Music twice topped the UK album chart in 1980 with "Flesh and Blood"; Deep Purple topped the chart with their Greatest Hits compilation "Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple"; and AC/DC scored their first number one album with their first post-Bon Scott release "Back in Black".

2. After almost 60 years, the UK album charts got its 1,000 Number One in November 2013. Who recorded "Swings Both Ways"?

From Quiz One Thousand Number One Albums and Other Records

Answer: Robbie Williams

Before "Swings Both Ways", Robbie Williams had seven other Number One albums in the UK. Two 'greatest hits' albums also hit the top of the charts. In the same period he had seven Number One singles, one - "Somethin' Stupid" - a duo with Nicole Kidman in 2001.

3. This was Elvis Presley's best selling album during his lifetime. It was released in October of 1961 and was the number one album for 20 weeks. What album is this?

From Quiz Number One Albums of the 60s

Answer: Blue Hawaii

"Blue Hawaii" was the King's 14th album and was released as the soundtrack to his film of the same name. It was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. The singles from this album were "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Rock-A-Hula Baby".

4. Which 'N Sync album was their first to hit number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart (in 2000)?

From Quiz Top of the Charts

Answer: No Strings Attached

Topping the charts for eight consecutive weeks in 2000, 'N Sync's second album, "No Strings Attached" was also a record-breaker (for the entire 2000s decade) selling almost two and a half million units in its first week and becoming one of the band's most popular albums. Led by their strong first single, "Bye Bye Bye", the quintet battled for the top with the Backstreet Boys who would chart with "Black & Blue" for two weeks later in the same year. Other songs from "No Strings Attached" to chart included "It's Gonna Be Me" and "This I Promise You". The album went eleven times platinum in the United States while "It's Gonna Be Me" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the same year. 'N Sync's third album, "Celebrity", peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 the following year for a single week while Justin Timberlake would chart solo in 2006. The group's first album peaked at number two on the same chart.

5. At 140 on the list is an artist who started his solo career in 1942 with Bluebird Records. The album which got him on the list in this spot is "In the Wee Small Hours".

From Quiz Definitive 200 (140 - 126)

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Songs from this album are "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning", "Indigo Mood" and "What is This Thing Called Love" This was a concept album arranged by Nelson Riddle and released in 1955. The songs are strung together and tell a bleak story. It is rumored that his relationship with Ava Gardner played a role in the mood of this album. Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and he first worked with a local singing group, The Three Flashes. His recordings, as well as solo, include work with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Jo Stafford and the Pied Pipers, and The Rat Pack. He has recorded for many labels, Bluebird, RCA, Columbia, Capitol, and Reprise , which was his own record label. His first solo recordings were on 78 speed records. He would sometimes put out more then one album, with more then one record company in the same year. As well as being singer, Sinatra was an actor and in 1954 he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "From Here to Eternity". He had a short retirement in the early 1970's but in the end he toured until a few years before his death Tribute albums dedicated to him have been recorded since 1959 and as recent as 2008.

6. 1987 brought us this double album from Prince, which is part of his post-Revolution recordings and comes in at number 155.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (155 - 141)

Answer: Sign 'O' the Times

Songs which can be found on this album are "U Got the Look", "Strange Relationship" and "Hot Thing". The track "U Got the Look" includes vocals from the sexy and successful Sheena Easton. But she is outdone by the equally sexy Sheila E. playing a mean set of drums on the track, before she became successful on her own.

7. The album "Me Against The World" is number 170 on the list, by this rap artist.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (170 - 156)

Answer: Tupac

The songs "Outlaw", "Heavy in the Game" and "Old School" are from this album. Before doing the movie "Poetic Justice" with Janet Jackson, Tupac played the character Bishop in the movie "Juice". Omar Epps and Samuel L. Jackson were also in this movie about four friends changed by one night, which also featured Queen Latifah in a smaller role.

8. At number 185 on the list is "Illmatic". This is the debut album of a rapper whose real name is Nasir Jones and was released in 1994.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (185 - 171)

Answer: Nas

Tracks from the album include "Represent", "One Love", and "N.Y. State of Mind". His father is Jazz trumpeter Olu Dara, who was born Charles Jones and has worked with the David Murray Octet, as well as having two albums of his own.

9. Grand Funk Railroad just made the list with this album at # 200.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (200 - 186)

Answer: We're an American Band

Released in 1973 "We're an American Band" containted the song of the same name as well as "The Railroad" and "Creepin'". When originally released the album was on a translucent yellow disk. All songs were written by band members Mark Farmer, guitar and vocals, and Don Brewer, drums and vocals.

10. This Rolling Stones album was ranked number 57 and contained the songs "Prodigal Son", "Street Fighting Man", and "Sympathy For The Devil", Which album was it?

From Quiz 2003 "Rolling Stone" Top 500 Part Two

Answer: Beggars Banquet

Released in 1968 and sold over two million copies.

11. Which gothic rock artist had major success with his 1970's album 'Bat out of Hell'?

From Quiz Top Albums of All Time

Answer: Meat Loaf & Meatloaf

Meat Loaf also had success with the single 'I Would Do Anything For Love', which came from the album 'Bat out of Hell II - Back Into Hell'.

12. What band had two number one albums with "Everyday" & "Busted Stuff"?

From Quiz #1 Albums of the 21st century

Answer: Dave Matthews Band

13. The year is 1980, the title of the album is 'The Game'. Which group recorded it?

From Quiz No 1 Albums of the 1980s III

Answer: Queen

With the mega-hit, 'Another One Bites The Dust'.

14. Who recorded 'Make it Big' and made it big on the charts in the mid-1980s?

From Quiz No 1 Albums of the 1980s II

Answer: Wham!

Number one on the Billboard charts in March 1985.

15. The year is 1980. Which duo recorded 'Double Fantasy'?

From Quiz No 1 Albums of the 1980s I

Answer: John Lennon and Yoko Ono

16. Everyone knows that the Beatles almost always come top in these polls: what is the name of the 1966 Beatles album that regularly tops best album polls?

From Quiz Greatest Albums Ever

Answer: 'Revolver'

Although 'Sgt Pepper' is the cliched 'greatest album of all time', I've noticed that more often than not that it is 'Revolver' that comes top in the polls nowadays (at least here in Great Britain, anyway).

17. What year was Manic Street Preachers' album 'Everything must go' released?

From Quiz Greatest Albums of all Time

Answer: 1996

Their best album!

18. Which English group scored their only UK number one album in 1981 with their first live release, "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith"?

From Quiz UK Number One Albums of the 1980s

Answer: Motorhead

"No Sleep 'til Hammersmith" was recorded in March 1981 at Leeds and Newcastle concerts during Motorhead's "Short Sharp Pain in the Neck" tour. The single released from the album, "Motorhead (live)" was the group's only ever UK Top Ten single, reaching number six. Of the alternatives, Electric Light Orchestra scored their second and last UK number one album in 1981 with "Time"; ABBA scored their seventh consecutive number one album ion 1981 with "The Visitors", the eight and last studio album the group recorded; and Adam & the Ants scored their only number one album with "Kings of the Wild Frontier".

19. The UK album charts were first compiled in 1956. With an album called "Songs For Swingin' Lovers!", which American superstar recorded that first UK chart topper?

From Quiz One Thousand Number One Albums and Other Records

Answer: Frank Sinatra

"Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" reached Number Two in the USA. In a recording career that lasted from 1946 to 1993, Sinatra had five US and three UK Number One albums.

20. This 1965 album by The Beatles spent six weeks as the number one album and included songs such as "In My Life" and "Girl". What is the album?

From Quiz Number One Albums of the 60s

Answer: Rubber Soul

"Rubber Soul" is regularly listed as one of the best albums of all time. The album was influenced by folk rock musicians such as Bob Dylan and The Byrds. It contains the first example in rock music of a band using a sitar, on the track "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)".

21. For three weeks in 2001, which artist topped the Billboard 200 with an album featuring the soulful song "Fallin'"?

From Quiz Top of the Charts

Answer: Alicia Keys

Awarded the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2002 (and four other awards), Alicia Keys' "Songs in A Minor" was her debut CD and featured one of her biggest hits, "Fallin'", which hit number one on two different Billboard charts (though it appeared on three). Keys continued to make music through the decade following up her first release with "The Diary of Alicia Keys" in 2003. This won her another three Grammies and, likewise, debuted at number one on the charts in the same year. Her third time (with "As I Am" in 2007) was also a charm; it hit number one and went triple platinum in the United States. In 2009, Keys' fourth album, "The Element of Freedom", debuted at number two and never reached the top position in the U.S. (while topping the UK Singles Chart instead).

22. "Hey Now", "Some Might Say" Oasis will "Cast no Shadow" on the "Wonderwall" with this album that comes it at number 124.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (125 - 111)

Answer: (What's the Story) Morning Glory

Also found on "(What's the Story) Morning Glory" are the songs "Champagne Supernova", "Don't Look Back in Anger" and two songs just called "(Untitled)". The album cover is of two people walking down Berwick Street in Soho, London. They are walking in opposite directions and approaching each other.

23. Multiple Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow makes the list at number 139 with this album from 1994.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (140 - 126)

Answer: Tuesday Night Music Club

"All I Wanna Do", "Leaving Las Vegas" and "The Na-Na Song" are some of the hits from this album. Sheryl has won nine Grammy Awards. This album won her three Grammy Awards in 1995: Record of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Female Vocal Performance. Her debut album was supposed to be released in 1993, but she convinced the record company not to release it. The album title comes from a collection of Los Angeles music industry people who got together and worked on this album. Members of the club include David Baerwald, David Ricketts, Brian McLeod and producer Bill Bottrell.

24. The album "Big Willie Style" comes in at number 154 and is by this multi talented artist.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (155 - 141)

Answer: Will Smith

"Men in Black", "Big Willie Style" and "Getting Jiggy Wit it" are some songs from the album. Will Smith's rapping career goes back to what is now considered "Old School". He and DJ Jazzy Jeff, who also had a recurring role in the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" television show that starred Will, first made their mark with the comedic "Parent's Just Don't Understand". The actions taking place during the theme song of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" are taken partially from the video for "Parent's Just Don't Understand".

25. The album at number 169 is "Aqualung" by this band fronted by Ian Anderson.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (170 - 156)

Answer: Jethro Tull

Aqualung contains the songs "Cross Eyed Mary", "Locomotive Breath" and "Mother Goose". All songs on the album except for the title track which was co-written with Jennie Anderson, were written by Ian Anderson. Ian is also known for playing flute on Tull albums and incorporating the flute into live performances.

26. Spot number 184 is Anita Baker's second and last album on the list, which was released in 1986 and contains her most well known song "Sweet Love".

From Quiz Definitive 200 (185 - 171)

Answer: Rapture

Other songs found on this album are "Caught up in the Rapture" and "Been So Long". Anita was married on Christmas Eve and following this album's release she received the key to her hometown of Detroit.

27. Spot # 199 belongs to Outkast with this offering.

From Quiz Definitive 200 (200 - 186)

Answer: Aquemini

This 1998 album contained the songs "Skew it on the Bar-B", "Mamacita" and "Da Art of Storytellin', Pt. 1". The album name comes from the combination of the performers Big Boi (Aquarius) and Andre (Gemini). The album received critical acclaim as breakthrough as Atlanta based Outkast blended southern music with their raps.

28. The number two ranked album was by The Beach Boys it was inspired by "Rubber Soul" by The Beatles, and this album inspired "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". What album was this?

From Quiz 2003 "Rolling Stone" Top 500 Part One

Answer: Pet Sounds

"Pet Sounds" was released in 1966 by Capitol Records.

29. Which Canadian songstress had worldwide success with her third album 'Jagged Little Pill'?

From Quiz Top Albums of All Time

Answer: Alanis Morissette

One hit from the album was the single 'Ironic'.

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