Marquee Moon (1977)
0.3903Canon Score · ranked #65 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Marquee Moon is the debut album by the American rock band Television, released on February 8, 1977, by Elektra Records. In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act in the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra. The group rehearsed extensively in preparation for Marquee Moon before recording it at A & R R
Why it ranks #65
Every list on which Marquee Moon appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #29 / 500 |
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #83 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #107 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #130 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |