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1990 in music

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This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990.

This year was the peak of cassette sales in the United States, with sales declining year on year since then.[1]

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Events

January–March

April–June

July–September

October–December

Also in 1990

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Bands formed

Bands disbanded

Albums released

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January–March

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July–September

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October–December

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Biggest hit singles

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The following songs achieved the highest positions in the charts of 1990.[7]

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Top 40 chart hit singles

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Other chart hit singles

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Notable singles

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Other notable singles

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Top singles of 1990

Other significant singles

Top ten best albums of the year

All albums have been named albums of the year for their hits in the charts.[8]

  1. Depeche ModeViolator
  2. PixiesBossanova
  3. MegadethRust in Peace
  4. Jane's AddictionRitual de lo Habitual
  5. Cocteau TwinsHeaven Or Las Vegas
  6. RideNowhere
  7. Public EnemyFear of a Black Planet
  8. Happy MondaysPills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches
  9. Sonic YouthGoo
  10. The La'sThe La's

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Classical music

Opera

Jazz

Musical theater

Musical films

Awards

Glenn Gould Prize

Music festivals

Births

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Deaths

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References

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