Best Albums of 1971

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Listed below are the best albums of 1971 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1971 year summaryThe best artists of 1971 were Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Yes, Pink Floyd, Can and The Doors.

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Death May Be Your Santa Claus

Second Hand

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1971

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14 charts

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192.

Acte II

Martin Circus

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1971

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7 charts

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193.

Astral Navigations

Lightyears Away / Thundermother

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1971

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7 charts

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194.

Steve Goodman

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1971

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4 charts

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195.

Den Of Iniquity

Norman Haines Band

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1971

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10 charts

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Partch: Delusion Of The Fury

Danlee Mitchell / Ensemble Of Unique Instruments

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1971

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13 charts

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Galactic Zoo Dossier

Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come

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1971

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8 charts

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Journey To The Centre Of The Eye

Nektar

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1971

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21 charts

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For Ladies Only

Steppenwolf

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1971

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6 charts

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Requiem For An Almost Lady

Lee Hazlewood

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1971

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10 charts

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Best Albums of 1971 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	12	1%
Elvis Presley	5	1%
The Rolling Stones	4	0%
James Brown	4	0%
Melanie	4	0%
Harry Nilsson	3	0%
Elton John	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	391	39%
	251	25%
	47	5%
	47	5%
	31	3%
	25	3%
	23	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	954	95%
Yes	46	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	961	96%
Yes	39	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	985	99%
Yes	15	2%

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