is a renowned musical reference book edited by Robert Dimery and first published in 2005 . It serves as a chronological guide to the most influential and groundbreaking albums in popular music, primarily from the 1950s to the present. Book Overview
: The book is arranged chronologically, typically starting with Frank Sinatra’s In the Wee Small Hours (1955). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
: Because different editions swap older albums for newer ones, the "complete" historical list across all versions actually totals 1,089 albums . is a renowned musical reference book edited by