Top 100 Music Albums of 1973
by 
AAL2014 
*NOTE* -- My year charts reflect only the records I've listened to for the year in question and ranked in the order of,.. well.. my preference. Basically, if you don't see your favorite album or an all time classic it's because I haven't listened. What that also means is you should recommend it to me!
One of the greatest years in music in my opinion. Certainly one of my favorites. Elton John and Genesis reach their zenith, Sabbath release an underrated gem, Stevie continues rolling, The Who, Zeppelin, and Floyd release all time classics.
What a rich year for music. Of course more to be added as time goes on.
**Second chart to reach 100 entries**- - - - please check out my ongoing list for 1973 as it continues on from #101-200 here:
https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=85201
- Chart updated: 01/05/2026 03:15
- (Created: 06/01/2016 05:57).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
12,471
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
7,418
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
59,435
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
10,486
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
3,380
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
492
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[First added to this chart: 05/31/2024]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
574
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[First added to this chart: 08/21/2024]
Year of Release:
1973
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,795
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[First added to this chart: 06/06/2022]
Year of Release:
1973
Appears in:
Rank Score:
361
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
2,331
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1973 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Bruce Springsteen | 2 | 2% | |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 2% | |
| Elton John | 2 | 2% | |
| Genesis | 2 | 2% | |
| Herbie Hancock | 2 | 2% | |
| Paul McCartney & Wings | 2 | 2% | |
| Alice Cooper | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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41 | 41% | |
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36 | 36% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1973 chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 1 from 34th to 35thConception Vessel by Paul Motian |
| Down 1 from 35th to 36thTres Hombres by ZZ Top |
| Down 1 from 36th to 37thLeg End by Henry Cow |
| New entries |
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| Stranded by Roxy Music |
| Leavers |
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| A Passion Play by Jethro Tull |
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|---|---|
| 1. The Smiths | |
| 2. Prince | |
| 3. The Cure | |
| 4. Pixies | |
| 5. Talking Heads | |
| 6. U2 | |
| 7. Metallica | |
| 8. Kate Bush | |
| 9. R.E.M. | |
| 10. The Stone Roses | |
| 11. Sonic Youth | |
| 12. Michael Jackson | |
| 13. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 14. Iron Maiden | |
| 15. Prince And The Revolution | |
| 16. Tom Waits | |
| 17. Joy Division | |
| 18. New Order | |
| 19. Talk Talk | |
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