The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
0.5129Canon Score · ranked #24 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973 by Capitol Records in the US, and on 16 March 1973 by Harvest Records in the UK. Developed during live performances, it was conceived as a concept album that would focus on the pressures faced by the band during their arduous lifestyle, and also deal with the mental health problems of former
Why it ranks #24
Every list on which The Dark Side of the Moon appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #28 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #43 / 500 |
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #51 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #55 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #132 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |