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A number of albums that turn 35 in 2023 are among some of the biggest albums released in the ’80s, let alone 1988.

In 1988, Metallica, Bon Jovi and U2 continued to show their dominance with the release of major albums. The world was also introduced to Jane’s Addiction and Soundgarden via their debut albums. A number of other major artists released albums including R.E.M., AC/DC, Poison, Van Halen and more.

Here are 27 albums that turn 35 in 2023. Enjoy!

  • Soundgarden - ‘Ultramega OK’

    Released on October 31, 1988.

    Soundgarden - Flower [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
  • Megadeth - ‘So Far, So Good…So What!’

    Released on January 19, 1988.

    Set The World Afire (Remastered 2004)
  • Jane’s Addiction - ‘Nothing’s Shocking’

    Released on August 23, 1988.

    Jane's Addiction - Jane Says (Official Music Video)
  • Keith Richards - ‘Talk Is Cheap

    Released on October 3, 1988.

    Keith Richards - Take It So Hard - from Talk is Cheap
  • Metallica - ‘...And Justice for All’

    Released on September 7, 1988.

    Metallica: One (Official Music Video)
  • U2 - ‘Rattle and Hum’

    Released on October 10, 1988.

    U2 - Desire (Official Music Video)
  • Living Colour - ‘Vivid’

    Released on May 3, 1988.

    Living Colour - Cult Of Personality (Official Video)
  • R.E.M. - ‘Green’

    Released on November 7, 1988.

    R.E.M. - Stand (Video)
  • Iron Maiden - ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son’

    Released on April 11, 1988.

    Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness (Official Video)
  • Sonic Youth - ‘Daydream Nation’

    Released on October 18, 1988.

    Teen Age Riot
  • Travelling Wilburys - ‘Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1’

    Released on October 25, 1988.

    The Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care (Official Video)
  • Slayer - ‘South of Heaven’

    Released on July 5, 1988.

    South Of Heaven
  • Robert Plant - ‘Now and Zen’

    Released on February 29, 1988.

    Robert Plant | 'Heaven Knows' | Official Music Video [HD UPGRADE]
  • AC/DC - ‘Blow Up Your Video’

    Released on January 18, 1988.

    AC/DC - That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'N' Roll (Official HD Video)
  • Van Halen - ‘OU812’

    Released on May 20, 1988.

    Van Halen - Finish What Ya Started (Music Video)
  • Poison - ‘Open Up and Say…Ahh!’

    Released on May 3, 1988.

    Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Official Music Video)
  • Guns N’ Roses - ‘GN’R Lies’

    Released on November 29, 1988.

    Guns N' Roses - Patience
  • David Lee Roth - ‘Skyscraper’

    Released on January 26, 1988.

    David Lee Roth - Just Like Paradise
  • Lita Ford - ‘Lita’

    Released on February 2, 1988.

    Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly
  • Cheap Trick - ‘Lap of Luxury’

    Released on April 12, 1988.

    Cheap Trick - The Flame
  • Erasure - ‘The Innocents’

    Released on April 10, 1988.

    Erasure - Chains of Love (Official HD Video)
  • Judas Priest - ‘Ram It Down’

    Released on May 13, 1988.

    Ram It Down
  • Cinderella - ‘Long Cold Winter’

    Released on July 5, 1988.

    Cinderella - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)
  • Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - ‘Up Your Alley’

    Released on May 23, 1988.

    Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - I Hate Myself for Loving You (Official Video)
  • Patti Smith - ‘Dream of Life’

    Released in June 1988.

    Patti Smith - People Have The Power
  • Bon Jovi - ‘New Jersey’

    Released on September 19, 1988.

    Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine (Official Music Video)
  • The Bangles - ‘Everything’

    Released on October 18, 1988.

    The Bangles - Eternal Flame (Official Video)

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