Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
by Rafion 
- Chart updated: 07/26/2021 10:15
- (Created: 11/28/2014 15:45).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2015]
Year of Release:
1970
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2,672
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2015]
Year of Release:
1972
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5,025
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2015]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
18,898
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2015]
Year of Release:
1972
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Rank Score:
17,120
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[First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
58,359
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2015]
Year of Release:
1977
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19,344
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2015]
Year of Release:
1974
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1,641
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[First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
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1975
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43,567
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2015]
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1974
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9,844
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[First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
Year of Release:
1972
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42,056
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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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17 | 17% | |
| 1971 | 18 | 18% | |
| 1972 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1973 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1974 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1975 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1976 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1978 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1979 | 7 | 7% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Pink Floyd | 6 | 6% | |
| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Supertramp | 3 | 3% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| Van Der Graaf Generator | 3 | 3% | |
| T. Rex | 3 | 3% | |
| Steely Dan | 2 | 2% | |
| Show all | |||
Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 6 from 84th to 78thAll Things Must Pass by George Harrison |
| Up 5 from 82nd to 77thCan't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan |
| Up 4 from 83rd to 79thTanx by T. Rex |
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 12 from 78th to 90thHark! The Village Wait by Steeleye Span |
| Down 6 from 76th to 82ndCarol Of Harvest by Carol Of Harvest |
| Down 5 from 80th to 85thEpic Forest by Rare Bird |
| New entries |
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| Inflammable Material by Stiff Little Fingers |
| Leavers |
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| Music Inspired By The Snow Goose by Camel |
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| 11/03/2020 11:36 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,829 | 83/100 | |
| 05/13/2016 15:15 | gussteivi | 73 | 86/100 | |
| 02/05/2016 17:49 |  sssvnnn | 2,877 | 83/100 |
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