Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s by Johnnyo 
The rules are; I have to own it, the odd compliation is allowed but no greatest hits / best of's.
- Chart updated: 12/28/2024 10:15
- (Created: 12/06/2011 03:44).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1971 | 27 | 27% | |
| 1972 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1973 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1974 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1975 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1976 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1978 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1979 | 7 | 7% |
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| Bob Dylan | 4 | 4% | |
| Traffic | 4 | 4% | |
| AC/DC | 4 | 4% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
| Funkadelic | 3 | 3% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 3% | |
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43 | 43% | |
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33 | 33% | |
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8 | 8% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 97th to 96th What's Going On by Marvin Gaye |
| Up 1 from 96th to 95th Shaft by Isaac Hayes |
| Up 1 from 95th to 94th Get Carter by Roy Budd |
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| Down 20 from 79th to 99th Reggatta De Blanc by The Police |
| Down 2 from 98th to 100th Santana (1971) by Santana |
| New entries |
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 Fillmore - The Last Daysby Various Artists |
| Pearl by Janis Joplin |
| Leavers |
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 A Night At The Operaby Queen |
| Band Of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix |
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| 95/100 | 05/19/2024 01:19 | mrmcrook | | 92/100 |
| 95/100 | 09/08/2022 17:23 |  CharlieBarley | | 94/100 |
| 85/100 | 09/06/2022 22:20 | Moondance | | 85/100 |
| 80/100 | 09/06/2022 09:59 | Thearei30ee | | 88/100 |
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pedro1976 08/08/2024 20:48
great chart - surprised only 28 albums in common. a few for me to investigate further
A major revamp of my chart (especially towards the lower end) after couple of minor revamps in 2023. Hope that people still like it.
Thanks Charlie. Appreciate you leaving a comment.
CharlieBarley 09/08/2022 17:24
top chart! some fantastic albums though I haven't heard them all
Hey Johnnyo ~ as always, a thoughtful chart. Good to see CSNY in there as a group and also solo (almost) ~ except, I see you had no room for Graham Nash's 'Songs For Beginners'? Totally agree with Sticky Fingers as the Stones best: and liked seeing John Martyn, Wishbone Ash & Thin Lizzy (Black Rose - sensational!). I would have rated Born To Run much much higher ~ but it did come out when I was 19 and it was like a revelation of the highest order ~ so it holds a special place for me.
Tamthebam you should definitely check out Can. I don’t like everything that they have ever done but they are always an interesting listen. Hope you find something that grabs you
Tamthebam 05/03/2019 09:10
23 albums in common not bad ! The 70's were a great period in music. Most of these albums still sound great today I must check out Can again I've always meant to and these days its so easy to listen to albums without purchasing them ! Great Chart .
bobbyb5 04/22/2018 13:55
You have awesome taste in 70s music.
buzzdainer 06/24/2016 03:12
Excellent chart! I love Darkness on the Edge of Town and On the Beach. Enjoyed comparing your selections to some of mine.
Personality! I like that description. Your very kind Decurso. The 70's was my favourite era so these are many of my favourite albums.
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