Roy Orbison is one of the greatest male vocalists of all time, and a member of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. This list of the best Roy Orbison albums includes pictures of the album covers when available. The Roy Orbison discography is ranked from best to worst, so the top Roy Orbison albums can be found at the top of the list. A rockabilly-style rock and roll pioneer, Orbison eschewed the more macho elements of the genre, favoring the lament of the underdog. It earned him the nickname the "Caruso of Rock," after a famous Italian tenor.
To make voting for your favorite records easier, we haven't included Roy Orbison singles, EPs, or compilations, so everything you see here should only be studio albums. If you think the greatest Roy Orbison album isn't ranked highly enough, vote for it so it receives proper credit. Make sure you don't just vote for critically acclaimed albums; if you have a favorite Roy Orbison album, vote it up, even if it's not necessarily the most popular.
If you want to know what is the best Roy Orbison album of all time, this list will answer your question. Albums range from Roy Orbison at the Rock House (1961) to In Dreams (1963) to Mystery Girl (1989). These popular Roy Orbison CDs have been voted on by music fans around the world, so the order isn't just one person's opinion.
