"1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" is a musical reference book edited by Robert Dimery, released in 2006.
It consists of a list of albums released between 1950 and 2005. Each entry in the list is accompanied by a short essay written by a noted music critic. The entries are accompanied by pictures, quotes, and additional information (such as the album's running time and producer).
ISBN 0-7893-1371-5 .