Brit Awards: British Albums of the Year, 1982-2023

Brit Awards: British Album of the Year, 1982-2023

The British Phonographc Industry (BPI) represents United Kingdom record companies and artists. The annual Brit Awards have acknowledged the British Album of the Year since 1982 after first presenting it in 1977 as a sort of lifetime award. Here are the award recipients from 1982 to 2023. The 2023 ceremony was held on February 11, 2023. Check out other album of the year awards here. 2023: Harry Styles Harry’s House 2022: Adele 30 2021: Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia 2020: Dave Psychodrama 2019: The 1975 A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships 2018: Stormzy Gang Signs & Prayer 2017: David Bowie Blackstar 2016: Adele 25 2015: Ed Sheeran X (Multiply) 2014: Arctic Monkeys AM 2013: Emeli Sandé Our Version of Events 2012: Adele 21 2011: Mumford & Sons Sigh No More 2010: Florence + the Machine Lungs 2009: Duffy Rockferry 2008: Arctic Monkeys Favourite Worst Nightmare 2007: Arctic Monkeys Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not 2006: Coldplay X & Y 2005: Keane Hopes and Fears 2004: The Darkness Permission to Land 2003: Coldplay A Rush of Blood to the Head 2002: Dido No Angel 2001: Coldplay Parachutes 2000: Travis The Man Who 1999: Manic Street Preachers This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours 1998: The Verve Urban Hymns 1997: Manic Street Preachers Everything Must Go 1996: Oasis (What’s the Story) Morning Glory 1995: Blur Parklife 1994: Stereo MC’s Connected 1993: Annie Lennox Diva 1992: Seal Seal 1991: George Michael Listen Without Prejudice 1990: Fine Young Cannibals The Raw and the Cooked 1989: Fairground Attraction The First of a Million Kisses 1988: Sting Nothing Like the Sun 1987: Dire Straits Brothers in Arms 1986: Phil Collins No Jacket Required 1985: Sade Diamond Life 1984: Michael Jackson Thriller * 1983: Barbra Streisand Memories (aka “Love Songs”) (compilation: 1974-81) * 1982: Adam & the Ants Kings of the Wild Frontier 1977: The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band ** * Award was actually for “Best Selling Album,” explaining why they were won by American artists instead of British artsts ** Award was more a “lifetime achievement award” five years before the annual award began. Resources and Related Links: Brit Awards (official site) Wikipedia: “Brit Award for British Album of the Year” Dave’s Music Database: “Other Year-End Album Awards” Source: “Name of Article” First posted 2/18/2020; last updated 2/14/2023.