Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s by UnliveableWilts

• Chart updated: 07/02/2017 10:15
• (Created: 05/24/2014 15:54).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Pink Moon 

 Nick Drake

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

1,502 charts

Rank Score:

20,146

Rank in 1972:

3

Rank in 1970s:

15

Overall Rank:

50

Average Rating:

 87 (1,804 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,043 charts

Rank Score:

71,221

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,202 votes)

Comments:

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Animals 

 Pink Floyd

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

1,711 charts

Rank Score:

25,587

Rank in 1977:

2

Rank in 1970s:

8

Overall Rank:

36

Average Rating:

 88 (2,722 votes)

Comments:

198

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Kaya 

 Bob Marley & The Wailers

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

194 charts

Rank Score:

699

Rank in 1978:

46

Rank in 1970s:

440

Overall Rank:

2,294

Average Rating:

 77 (246 votes)

Comments:

8

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Meddle 

 Pink Floyd

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1,091 charts

Rank Score:

10,250

Rank in 1971:

7

Rank in 1970s:

38

Overall Rank:

148

Average Rating:

 84 (1,925 votes)

Comments:

103

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Bryter Layter 

 Nick Drake

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

700 charts

Rank Score:

6,242

Rank in 1971:

12

Rank in 1970s:

71

Overall Rank:

284

Average Rating:

 83 (871 votes)

Comments:

68

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After The Gold Rush 

 Neil Young

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

1,520 charts

Rank Score:

16,274

Rank in 1970:

2

Rank in 1970s:

22

Overall Rank:

82

Average Rating:

 86 (1,739 votes)

Comments:

129

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Paranoid 

 Black Sabbath

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

1,645 charts

Rank Score:

19,390

Rank in 1970:

1

Rank in 1970s:

18

Overall Rank:

56

Average Rating:

 86 (2,029 votes)

Comments:

136

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

2,913 charts

Rank Score:

50,798

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 91 (3,944 votes)

Comments:

308

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Unknown Pleasures 

 Joy Division

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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

1,917 charts

Rank Score:

24,942

Rank in 1979:

3

Rank in 1970s:

9

Overall Rank:

38

Average Rating:

 86 (2,273 votes)

Comments:

189

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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition

Year	Albums	%
1970	15	15%
1971	19	19%
1972	8	8%
1973	12	12%
1974	5	5%
1975	9	9%
1976	7	7%
1977	11	11%
1978	6	6%
1979	8	8%

Artist	Albums	%
Pink Floyd	7	7%
David Bowie	5	5%
Led Zeppelin	4	4%
Bob Marley & The Wailers	4	4%
Neil Young	4	4%
King Crimson	3	3%
Black Sabbath	3	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	48	48%
	24	24%
	7	7%
	6	6%
	6	6%
	4	4%
	2	2%
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95/100	06/01/2016 16:05	buzzdainer	671	90/100
95/100	10/04/2014 22:12	Martinborras	308	79/100
80/100	08/28/2014 16:43	thedistantship	165	84/100

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95/100

From buzzdainer 06/01/2016 16:06

A really nice representation of the 1970s. Though you're a little higher on Pink Floyd than I am, I'm pleased to see Pink Moon at the top, and On the Beach is an inspired choice.

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From thedistantship 08/28/2014 16:40

Leave it to Martin to campaign for Dark Side ;)
While I dont mind Dark Side being second, I am not sure how much I like four Pink Floyd albums in the top ten. Maybe I am overreacting because of the 2-4 Floydspot, but some more artists might be nice.
-oh and Wish You Were Here should be higher! higher!!!!(see profile picture)

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From Martinborras 08/26/2014 01:11

My first 100/100! Excellent chart, a very complete one, that includes the best albums really! The only detail is that, in my opinion, for a matter of complexity and superiority in the final production of each album, The Dark Side Of The Moon Should be first, instead of Pink Moon, which is also a great album, but quite limited because all the songs are acoustic and can bore a little. However This chart is Perfect!

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