Straight Outta Compton (1988)
0.4204Canon Score · ranked #50 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Straight Outta Compton is the debut studio album by American hip-hop group N.W.A, released on January 25, 1989, through Priority and Ruthless Records. It was produced by N.W.A members Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, with lyrics written by Eazy-E, Ice Cube and MC Ren, alongside contributions from Ruthless rapper and N.W.A affiliate the D.O.C. The album's lyrics depict the conditions of life in Compton, Californ
Why it ranks #50
Every list on which Straight Outta Compton appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #62 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #70 / 500 |
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #70 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #144 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #205 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 Albums (2006) | Editorial list | Selected |