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...

17. Mix Up - Cabaret Voltaire
Mix Up was the debut album of Cabaret Voltaire in 1979. They were one of the pioneers of electro pop. Photo: National World

18. Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not - Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys released Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not in 2006, It sold 2.9 million copies and included the number ones I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor, and When The Sun Goes Down. Photo: Press Association | Press Association

19. His n Hers - Pulp
1994's His n Hers by Pulp sold over 100,000 copes and made the UK top 10. It included the songs Lipgloss, Do You Remember the First Time, and Babies. | National World Photo: National World

20. Penthouse and Pavement - Heaven 17
Released in 1981, Penthouse and Pavement was the 100,000 selling, gold debut album of Heaven 17. It included the hit (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang. Pictured is singer Martyn Ware | National World Photo: Dean Atkins


