Here are the 20 best albums of all time from Sheffield artists - as chosen by our readers. This list is no specific order, and all the albums were solely chosen by our readers our readers - if you're favourite is missing, we are sorry! However, the amount of albums and artists suggested goes to show just how special a place Sheffield is when it comes to music. A hub of creativity, the list shows that the city can lay claim to some of world's biggest and best artists - with several outstanding albums produced by artists from Sheffield.
Some of those listed here were absolute smash hits, among the best sellers of their era.
Others passed under the radar for many in the mainstream, but had a cult following in the city and beyond. But what are the best 20 albums ever created by a Sheffield band or artists? Here's what our readers think...

9. Sheffield Steel - Joe Cocker
Sheffield Steel was Joe Cocker's eighth studio album, selling 100,000 copes after its 1982 release, with tracks including Look What You've Done and Sweet Little Woman | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

10. State of Things - Reverend and the Makers
Reverend and the Makers' The State of Things went gold after its release in 2007, selling over 100,000 copies. It included Heavyweight Champion of the World. Photo: Dean Atkins | Dean Atkins Photo: Dean Atkins

11. Dare - The Human League
Released in 1981, Dare was a huge hit album for The Human League, selling over 1.5m copies, and including songs like Open Your Heart and Love Action . Picture: Daniel Martino, National World Photo: Daniel Martino

12. The Sun is Often Out - The Longpigs
The Sun is Often Out, The Longpigs gold rated album, sold over 100,000 copies and included the song She Said, when it was released in 1996. Phoro: Roger Nadal, National World | National World Photo: Roger Nadal


