Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
by mnorris75 
- Chart updated: 10/31/2013 10:01
- (Created: 10/31/2013 07:33).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1976
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15,698
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Year of Release:
1975
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20,501
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
188
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1971
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6,598
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1971
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15,951
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1979
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24,747
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1979
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21,342
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1978
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7,171
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
Year of Release:
1973
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1,113
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2013]
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1971
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38,215
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 16 | 16% | |
| 1971 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1972 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1974 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1975 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1977 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1978 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1979 | 5 | 5% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Elton John | 5 | 5% | |
| Billy Joel | 4 | 4% | |
| Dolly Parton | 4 | 4% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Carly Simon | 3 | 3% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
| Eagles | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 01/23/2017 03:07 |  bobbyb5 | 725 | 90/100 | |
| 02/01/2015 21:43 | JasonZaia | 171 | 89/100 | |
| 12/10/2014 04:24 |  Arthurknight | 381 | 89/100 | |
| 11/03/2013 11:02 | Willie24 | 8 | 50/100 |
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From bobbyb5 01/23/2017 03:09 | #183957
bobbyb5 01/23/2017 03:09 | #183957
My 70s chart would look so similar to this in its variety. But that's what the 70s was all about.
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From JasonZaia 02/01/2015 21:43 | #133650
A good chart! Interesting to see Carole King in one, finally!
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From Arthurknight 12/10/2014 04:24 | #129102
Arthurknight 12/10/2014 04:24 | #129102
yesss al green!!
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From Willie24 11/03/2013 11:05 | #90353
Like a ot of your selections - a little bit too much MOR for me but got to love a chart with Dolly Parton and Led Zepplin rubbing shoulders
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