"Ron and all, you are drifting. The thread is called Most Influential Album"

Not exactly Martin. The title of the thread is open to interpretation. The thread does not designate who is being influenced - audience or artist?    Also, the basic premise of the thread puts too much emphasis on "albums". Frankly, the single of "Tom Dooley" had more impact then the album.   Yes, the Kingston Trio sold an incredible amount of albums - FOR THEIR TIME. I do agree with your reasoning based on the criteria you used.   I've said it before, the Kingston Trio should not be maligned the way they have been.

If Frank Profitt had issued a "greatest hits", it would be on my shelf - alongside my Kingston Trio collection