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: 06/05/2026 01:45
- (Created: 06/01/2016 05:57).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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*Top 100*
[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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12,228
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*Top 100*
[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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7,407
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*Top 100*
[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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57,782
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*Top 100*
[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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10,290
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*Top 100*
[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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3,204
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*Top 100*
[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
450
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[First added to this chart: 05/31/2024]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
533
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[First added to this chart: 08/21/2024]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
1,759
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[First added to this chart: 06/06/2022]
Year of Release:
1973
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353
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[First added to this chart: 06/01/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
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2,428
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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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| Gong | 2 | 2% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 2 | 2% | |
| Chick Corea & Return to Forever | 2 | 2% | |
| Elton John | 2 | 2% | |
| Roxy Music | 2 | 2% | |
| Genesis | 2 | 2% | |
| Herbie Hancock | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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41 | 41% | |
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36 | 36% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of 1973 chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 1 from 86th to 87thHeartbreaker by Free |
| Down 1 from 87th to 88thVagabonds Of The Western World by Thin Lizzy |
| Down 1 from 88th to 89thThe Captain And Me by The Doobie Brothers |
| New entries |
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| On The Third Day by Electric Light Orchestra |
| Leavers |
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| Who Do We Think We Are by Deep Purple |
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