The Best-Selling Albums of 2023 So Far
From trending titles to genre gems, these are the best albums of the year so far.
It’s only July, but 2023 has already bestowed us with fantastic new music from Lana Del Ray, Gorillaz, Obituary, and many outstanding artists. To get a grip on just how good 2023 has been so far, Discogs rounded up the best albums, according to collectors who have come here to find their new favorite records.
This is a list of the top-selling albums released in 2023 that were purchased and paid for on Discogs. For each album, we selected an affordable vinyl version that was trending amongst fellow fans. The cut-off date was June, so you won’t see any new titles that just dropped.
Below the best albums of the year, we also highlighted popular records in some of the hottest musical genres right now and coveted vinyl reissues that dropped in 2023.
25 Best-Selling Albums of 2023 So Far
#1
Did You Know …
Lana Del Rey
2023
Lana Del Rey took an improvisational approach to her newest albums, recording many lyrics on her phone as they came to her mind. Collectors on Discogs were keen on this version that boasted alternative album art and green vinyl.
#2
Memento Mori
Depeche Mode
2023
The classic synth-pop band explores crushing emotions and themes of mortality with Memento Mori, which was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the unexpected death of founding member Andy Fletcher in 2022.
#3
72 Seasons
Metallica
2023
Metallica returned after six years with 72 Seasons, which represents the number of seasons that we experience in the first 18 years of our lives “that form our true or false selves.”
#4
Cracker Island
Gorillaz
2023
Bad Bunny, Beck, Stevie Nicks, Tame Impala, Thundercat, and more big names make appearances on Cracker Island, which had fans seeking out this cool zoetrope picture disc showcasing the virtual band members.
#5
Dying Of Everything
Obituary
2023
Obituary are death metal pioneers and the band continues to explore the darkest depths of the style with the same intensity that they did in the 1980s and ’90s.
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Neo Soul
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Dub
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Random Access Memories (10th Anniversary Edition)Daft Punk2023Electronic, ElectroVinyl, Album, Limited Edition
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The Flowers Of IntelligenceZenith2023Electronic, Hardcore, Acid, Dark AmbientVinyl, Reissue, Remastered
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Anthem Of The SunThe Grateful Dead2023Psychedelic RockVinyl Me, Please Essential on Orange/Yellow Splatter 180g Vinyl
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For YouTatsuro Yamashita2023City PopVinyl, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram
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