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The Chronic
The Chronic is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre. It was released on December 15, 1992, by his record label Death Row Records along with Interscope Records and distributed by Priority Records. The recording sessions took place at Death Row Studios in Los Angeles and at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood.
Peak Community Rank
#3
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#5.5
2 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
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Rankings Featuring The Chronic
#3
Contender: The Chronic — Dr. Dre (1992)
#8
Contender: Dr. Dre — The Chronic (1992)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time
Most divisive on “Top 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time” — ranked #8 thereStrongest in Entertainment — avg #3 across 1 list
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should The Chronic rank Top 3 in Greatest Rap Albums of All Time?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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“Top 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #8 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chronic's highest community ranking?⌄
The Chronic is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The Chronic?⌄
The Chronic appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC.
Is The Chronic a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on The Chronic varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #8 on others, a spread of 5 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is The Chronic most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
The Chronic appears most frequently in the ENTERTAINMENT category, most notably in "Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time".
