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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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
Year of Release:
1972
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17,663
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
Year of Release:
1973
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60,088
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Year of Release:
1977
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22,676
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
Year of Release:
1978
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691
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
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1971
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8,949
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
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1971
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5,678
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
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1970
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14,706
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
Year of Release:
1970
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18,718
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
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1975
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44,716
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[First added to this chart: 06/03/2014]
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1979
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21,808
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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 | 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 | % | |
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| 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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48 | 48% | |
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24 | 24% | |
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7 | 7% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 08/04/2025 16:20 | Johnnyo | 2,557 | 80/100 |
| ! | 06/01/2016 16:05 |  buzzdainer | 669 | 90/100 |
| ! | 10/04/2014 22:12 |  Martinborras | 300 | 79/100 |
| ! | 08/28/2014 16:43 |  thedistantship | 162 | 84/100 |
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From Johnnyo 08/04/2025 16:20 | #310404
Excellent chart
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From buzzdainer 06/01/2016 16:06 | #167512
buzzdainer 06/01/2016 16:06 | #167512
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 | #120617
thedistantship 08/28/2014 16:40 | #120617
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 | #120375
Martinborras 08/26/2014 01:11 | #120375
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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