Best Albums of 1979

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Listed below are the best albums of 1979 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1979 year summaryThe best artists of 1979 were The Clash, Pink Floyd, Joy Division, Talking Heads, Neil Young, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Gang Of Four, Supertramp, Michael Jackson and AC/DC.

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301.

Narita

Riot

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1979

Appears in:

14 charts

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302.

Greatest Hits 1972-1978
Compilation

10cc

Year of Release:

1979

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11 charts

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303.

Poco Zucchero

Faust'o

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1979

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5 charts

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304.

Unknown Soldier

Fela Kuti & Africa 70

Year of Release:

1979

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15 charts

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305.

Realce

Gilberto Gil

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1979

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5 charts

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Ao Vivo Montreux Jazz
Live

Hermeto Pascoal

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1979

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4 charts

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307.

Jellied Eels To Record Deals

The Buzzards

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1979

Appears in:

7 charts

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308.

Hot Rize

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1979

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1 chart

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309.

African Anthem

Mikey Dread

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1979

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12 charts

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Life In A Day

Simple Minds

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1979

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24 charts

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Best Albums of 1979 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	19	2%
Frank Zappa	5	1%
Steve Hillage	4	0%
The Residents	3	0%
Fela Kuti & Africa 70	3	0%
Sugar Minott	3	0%
Vangelis	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	350	35%
	258	26%
	39	4%
	37	4%
	37	4%
	36	4%
	27	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	953	95%
Yes	47	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	975	98%
Yes	25	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	986	99%
Yes	14	1%

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