Rolling Stones Albums Ranked

Every Rolling Stones Album Ranked From Worst to Best

As the indefatigable rock and rollers begin their No Filter tour, we rank each of their 23 albums from worst to best.

By Classic Rock | November 8, 2023

The Rolling Stones are one of the most iconic and successful bands in history, with a career spanning over six decades. They have released 23 studio albums, as well as numerous live albums, compilations, and singles. Their music has influenced countless other artists, and they have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

But how do you rank the Rolling Stones' albums? It's a tough question, but we've given it a shot. Here is our list of every Rolling Stones album, ranked from worst to best:

1. Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)
2. Emotional Rescue (1980)
3. Black and Blue (1976)
4. It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1974)
5. Tattoo You (1981)
6. Undercover (1983)
7. Dirty Work (1986)
8. Bridges to Babylon (1997)
9. A Bigger Bang (2005)
10. Blue & Lonesome (2016)
11. Some Girls (1978)
12. Exile on Main St. (1972)
13. Sticky Fingers (1971)
14. Beggars Banquet (1968)
15. Let It Bleed (1969)
16. Aftermath (1966)
17. Out of Our Heads (1965)
18. Between the Buttons (1967)
19. 12 x 5 (1964)
20. December's Children (And Everybody's) (1965)
21. The Rolling Stones (1964)