From Davesmusicdatabase: The Top 1000 Greatest Albums of All-Time based on combining thousands of lists, along with multiple sales data, chart data, streaming data, ratings, & music awards. The Aim is to generate a near-definitive album list.
The list is in chronological order & represents a wide range of styles & genres, it includes: Studio Albums, Live Albums, Compilation Albums, Box-Sets, Soundtracks, Musicals, & Works of Classical Music.
Compilation Albums are listed by the release date of the latest song on the album, not the release date of the actual compilation. Live Albums are also listed by date of recording.