Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
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EyeKanFly 
- Chart updated: 01/18/2024 19:15
- (Created: 06/12/2013 22:18).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1975
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15,210
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1975
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11,617
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1975
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7,816
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1970
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11,887
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1972
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42,826
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1971
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38,363
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[First added to this chart: 06/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1977
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2,590
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[First added to this chart: 11/09/2019]
Year of Release:
1978
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Rank Score:
7,202
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[First added to this chart: 11/09/2019]
Year of Release:
1970
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2,720
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1971 | 17 | 17% | |
| 1972 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1974 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1975 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1977 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1978 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1979 | 8 | 8% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Kraftwerk | 4 | 4% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 4 | 4% | |
| Lou Reed | 3 | 3% | |
| Various Artists | 3 | 3% | |
| Parliament | 2 | 2% | |
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43 | 43% | |
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30 | 30% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 75 from 89th to 14thStar Wars by John Williams (US) |
| Up 48 from 86th to 38thWho's Next by The Who |
| Up 47 from 88th to 41stHunky Dory by David Bowie |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 51 from 34th to 85thPhysical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin |
| Down 46 from 26th to 72ndTrans Europa Express by Kraftwerk |
| Down 35 from 62nd to 97thAll Things Must Pass by George Harrison |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 04/17/2021 20:25 |  Rhyner | 1,454 | 99/100 |
| ! | 11/11/2020 12:46 |  Larcx13 | 1,138 | 86/100 |
| ! | 10/13/2017 16:01 | saltysurprise | 58 | 82/100 |
| ! | 11/17/2016 09:20 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,830 | 83/100 |
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From Larcx13 11/11/2020 12:47 | #260627
Larcx13 11/11/2020 12:47 | #260627
definitely your best list along with your 60s list. 31 albums in common.
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From saltysurprise 10/13/2017 16:01 | #199445
Bridge Over Troubled Water at number 4? Love to see that album so high!
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