Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
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- Chart updated: 07/18/2025 15:15
- (Created: 03/05/2016 18:52).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1976
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6,821
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Year of Release:
1979
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28,882
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Year of Release:
1970
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8,722
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Year of Release:
1971
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35,975
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Year of Release:
1970
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18,248
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Year of Release:
1970
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7,442
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Year of Release:
1972
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40,395
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Year of Release:
1973
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5,143
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Year of Release:
1970
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11,647
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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 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1971 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1973 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1974 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1975 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 18 | 18% | |
| 1978 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 14 | 14% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 7 | 7% | |
| Queen | 6 | 6% | |
| Pink Floyd | 5 | 5% | |
| Ramones | 5 | 5% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 5% | |
| Neil Young | 5 | 5% | |
| Bob Marley | 4 | 4% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
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