These are the albums that represent the best musicianship, influence and personal preference from my perspective:
1) Aja - Steely Dan
2) Black Market - Weather Report
3) Can't Buy a Thrill - Steely Dan
4) Countdown to Ecstasy - Steely Dan
5) The Wall - Pink Floyd
6) Heavy Weather - Weather Report
7) Katy Lied - Steely Dan
5) Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin
6) Lionheart - Kate Bush
7) Mingus - Joni Mitchell
8) Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits
9) Tapestry - Carole King
10) The Kick Inside - Kate Bush
In alphabetical not preferential order.....utilizing redundant technology to get them all in. edit - I only have 10 additional selections, the (3) other's being a concurrence of merit.