Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
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bobbyb5 
- Chart updated: 12/01/2018 17:45
- (Created: 01/25/2017 02:05).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1977
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5,535
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1974
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2,742
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1971
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6,469
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1971
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1,209
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1977
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17,001
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1970
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1,107
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1979
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985
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[First added to this chart: 09/22/2017]
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1971
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7,930
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1975
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2,484
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[First added to this chart: 01/24/2017]
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1973
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7,470
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1971 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1972 | 15 | 15% | |
| 1973 | 18 | 18% | |
| 1974 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1975 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1976 | 3 | 3% | |
| 1977 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1978 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1979 | 10 | 10% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| David Bowie | 5 | 5% | |
| Kraftwerk | 4 | 4% | |
| Blondie | 3 | 3% | |
| Mott The Hoople | 3 | 3% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
| Carole King | 3 | 3% | |
| Tangerine Dream | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 13 from 21st to 8th L.A. Woman by The Doors |
| Up 5 from 48th to 43rd Stateless by Lene Lovich |
| Up 5 from 35th to 30th Pearl by Janis Joplin |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 10 from 18th to 28th Heavy Cream by Cream |
| Down 3 from 6th to 9th The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell |
| Down 3 from 44th to 47th The Divine Miss M by Bette Midler |
| New entries |
|---|
| Joe Cocker by Joe Cocker |
| Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin |
| Honky Château by Elton John |
| Leavers |
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| 13 by The Doors |
| 1967-1970 by The Beatles |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 07/20/2020 23:26 |  jnfbn | 310 | 96/100 |
| ! | 10/23/2019 05:26 | DrewHamster | 317 | 79/100 |
| ! | 10/22/2019 16:25 |  Nagaiwolfwood | 61 | 92/100 |
| ! | 06/27/2019 05:25 | weston | 80 | 87/100 |
| ! | 01/09/2019 20:07 |  Graeme2 | 213 | 94/100 |
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From Graeme2 01/09/2019 20:09 | #229409
Graeme2 01/09/2019 20:09 | #229409
Nice. I have that Zeit on vinyl and I've only heard it once or twice and not too intently. I must revisit it.
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Julelios 01/08/2019 07:51 | #229309
Julelios 01/08/2019 07:51 | #229309
An excellent chart for me.
Thanks
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NoisyBeast 01/07/2019 10:00 | #229190
NoisyBeast 01/07/2019 10:00 | #229190
Cool 1970's chart, with a nice representation of classic rock, new wave, singer/songwriter, funk & krautrock albums. Would have liked to see a bit more Punk & perhaps some Reggae (but that's just me! :^).
A ton of great stuff here!!
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Nowhereman1965 09/28/2018 18:34 | #221797
Nowhereman1965 09/28/2018 18:34 | #221797
Excellent list. Loads of fantastic music there. Impressed by your taste in music.
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From bobbyb5 08/19/2018 17:37 | #219858
bobbyb5 08/19/2018 17:37 | #219858
Yes, I'm a Giorgio fan. I even love his 70s disco like Donna Summer and many others. And especially soundtracks like American Gigolo and Cat People. Even Knights in White Satin!!! And you're correct that I love early electronic like Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream.
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ExTeaSea 08/19/2018 00:36 | #219830
ExTeaSea 08/19/2018 00:36 | #219830
Giorgio Moroder! Funny I was going to compliment you on your love for that early electronic music like Tangerine Dream, Klaus and Kraftwerk. It made me think of Giorgio and then I saw him on your list! I approve! Thought of adding one of his to mine as well. Quite the interesting list I'll have to check out a bunch of stuff I've never heard.
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From glynspsa 04/08/2018 11:09 | #212525
What an awesome decade for music. great list.
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From saltysurprise 03/22/2018 13:15 | #211487
Awesome list! I really dig the Kraftwerk and Tanegerine Dream being so high up, and you can never go wrong with Joni Mitchell.
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From Kuzh69 09/22/2017 02:37 | #198489
Nice diversity.... love your love of kraftwerk. And go C.C.R.
Born on the bayou
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CharlieBarley 09/15/2017 01:01 | #198012
CharlieBarley 09/15/2017 01:01 | #198012
This is long overdue. You left a great comment on my 70s chart some time ago.
So, what can I say?
This is terrific, Tangerine Dream, Harry Nilsson, Blondie, Carole King to name a few.
Great selection.
You obviously have a love for 70s music.
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