1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die -

: It features reviews from over 90 international music journalists and critics.

: Later editions have been updated to include contemporary releases like David Bowie's Blackstar (2016) and works by artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift . 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

: David Bowie holds the record for the most solo albums on the list (9 in the 2017 edition). The Beatles also have a massive presence with 7 albums included. : It features reviews from over 90 international

: The book is arranged chronologically, typically starting with Frank Sinatra’s In the Wee Small Hours (1955). 089 albums .

: Because different editions swap older albums for newer ones, the "complete" historical list across all versions actually totals 1,089 albums .