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.

• Megadeth - ‘So Far, So Good…So What!’

  Released on January 19, 1988.

• Jane’s Addiction - ‘Nothing’s Shocking’

  Released on August 23, 1988.

• Keith Richards - ‘Talk Is Cheap

  Released on October 3, 1988.

• Metallica - ‘...And Justice for All’

  Released on September 7, 1988.

• U2 - ‘Rattle and Hum’

  Released on October 10, 1988.

• Living Colour - ‘Vivid’

  Released on May 3, 1988.

• R.E.M. - ‘Green’

  Released on November 7, 1988.

• Iron Maiden - ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son’

  Released on April 11, 1988.

• Sonic Youth - ‘Daydream Nation’

  Released on October 18, 1988.

• Travelling Wilburys - ‘Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1’

  Released on October 25, 1988.

• Slayer - ‘South of Heaven’

  Released on July 5, 1988.

• Robert Plant - ‘Now and Zen’

  Released on February 29, 1988.

• AC/DC - ‘Blow Up Your Video’

  Released on January 18, 1988.

• Van Halen - ‘OU812’

  Released on May 20, 1988.

• Poison - ‘Open Up and Say…Ahh!’

  Released on May 3, 1988.

• Guns N’ Roses - ‘GN’R Lies’

  Released on November 29, 1988.

• David Lee Roth - ‘Skyscraper’

  Released on January 26, 1988.

• Lita Ford - ‘Lita’

  Released on February 2, 1988.

• Cheap Trick - ‘Lap of Luxury’

  Released on April 12, 1988.

• Erasure - ‘The Innocents’

  Released on April 10, 1988.

• Judas Priest - ‘Ram It Down’

  Released on May 13, 1988.

• Cinderella - ‘Long Cold Winter’

  Released on July 5, 1988.

• Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - ‘Up Your Alley’

  Released on May 23, 1988.

• Patti Smith - ‘Dream of Life’

  Released in June 1988.

• Bon Jovi - ‘New Jersey’

  Released on September 19, 1988.

• The Bangles - ‘Everything’

  Released on October 18, 1988.

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