1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a musical reference book edited by Robert Dimery, released in 2006.
It consists of a list of albums released between 1955 and 2005. The book is arranged chronologically, starting with Frank Sinatra's In the Wee Small Hours and concluding with Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes. Each entry in the list is accompanied by a short essay written by a noted music critic. The entries are accompanied by pictures, quotes, and additional information (such as the album's running time and producer).
Why Select?
This list includes some of the best albums ever to be heard.