Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s by Junomoogmello

if I had to lose all of my music and only keep one decade then it would be the seventies I would keep, that said, the sixties albums are a close second. Without doubt, many of the best albums of all times were born in the seventies. In order to keep my comments up to date I will be updating them as I re-listen to the albums listed, in most cases I will be commenting on the vinyl, although it is likely that I will have CD versions too. The only real reason for buying CD's was to listen to music in the car. In my opinion, vinyl cannot be trumped for sound or the tactility of something truly beautiful.

• Chart updated: 02/06/2022 10:45
• (Created: 06/19/2018 17:44).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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[First added to this chart: 06/19/2018]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

2,913 charts

Rank Score:

50,762

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 91 (3,946 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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There is very little to add to the hundreds of comments left by so many over the years. From the iconic album cover which has to be the most recognisable album cover in History to the opening track, this album is wall to wall class. I still get goose pimples listening to the intro of 'Time' at decent volume, equally the 'break' in 'Money' is another standout moment. If any album brought fame to the VCS synth it is this one. [First added to this chart: 06/19/2018]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,043 charts

Rank Score:

71,161

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,203 votes)

Comments:

581

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Mirage 

 Camel

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After a couple of years of searching I have finally picked up a really excellent vinyl version and boy was it worth waiting for! A May Zing! [First added to this chart: 11/11/2018]

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

330 charts

Rank Score:

2,574

Rank in 1974:

12

Rank in 1970s:

161

Overall Rank:

703

Average Rating:

 81 (386 votes)

Comments:

22

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Animals 

 Pink Floyd

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I absolutely love this album and could listen to it over and over, well do actually, I have the vinyl on now as I type! The best Roger Waters vocals, solo or Floyd are on this album and the Mini Moog soloing and swirling background synth textures on Dogs is superb. One of the most iconic album covers in rock completes the ensemble. [First added to this chart: 06/19/2018]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

1,711 charts

Rank Score:

25,572

Rank in 1977:

2

Rank in 1970s:

8

Overall Rank:

36

Average Rating:

 88 (2,723 votes)

Comments:

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5. (42) 37

Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible Part 2) 

 Gong

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In my opinion this is Gong's best work. The vast diversity of musical styles is extremely clever in that it all knits together as a whole. Moving from progressive, rock, advante garde jazz (with Courtney Pine esqe saxaphone) this album opens up the mind with every listen! [First added to this chart: 06/19/2018]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

64 charts

Rank Score:

375

Rank in 1973:

76

Rank in 1970s:

667

Overall Rank:

3,835

Average Rating:

 76 (76 votes)

Comments:

3

6. (5) 1

Close To The Edge 

 Yes

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There is very little to add to what many have said before me. An absolute master class in prog rock. From the huge church organ patches to moments of minamilistic solo vocal and everything in between. Fantastic! [First added to this chart: 06/19/2018]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

1,134 charts

Rank Score:

14,438

Rank in 1972:

4

Rank in 1970s:

24

Overall Rank:

91

Average Rating:

 85 (1,419 votes)

Comments:

115

7. (6) 1

In The Land Of Grey And Pink 

 Caravan

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Fantastic album with one of the best art sleeves of all time. Nine Feet Underground is epic! [First added to this chart: 06/15/2019]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

281 charts

Rank Score:

1,996

Rank in 1971:

27

Rank in 1970s:

193

Overall Rank:

902

Average Rating:

 81 (317 votes)

Comments:

21

8. (7) 1

Argus 

 Wishbone Ash

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A truly amazing prog rock masterpiece. Superb guitar work throughout. The Hipgnosis cover design provokes thought and is clever for its simplicity, very possibly my favorite album cover of all time for its simplistic yet thought provoking design. [First added to this chart: 07/06/2018]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

271 charts

Rank Score:

2,341

Rank in 1972:

17

Rank in 1970s:

172

Overall Rank:

769

Average Rating:

 80 (279 votes)

Comments:

21

9. (8) 1

Moonmadness 

 Camel

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A beautiful album, instrumentation is superb throughout. My two favourite tracks are 'Air Born' and 'Lunar Sea'. Camel is like a cross between Pink Floyd, Genesis and Yes. If you are a synth nut like me you will really appreciate this album, wall to wall Moog Model D, Freeman String Symphoniser, Roland RS202 and Hammond B3. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2018]

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

194 charts

Rank Score:

1,583

Rank in 1976:

19

Rank in 1970s:

237

Overall Rank:

1,119

Average Rating:

 80 (261 votes)

Comments:

21

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Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) 

 Led Zeppelin

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What an album! Is it metal, heavy rock, prog? To be honest, who cares... From the iconic album cover to the most famous guitar swan song of all time. 'Rock and Roll' and 'When the Levee Breaks' are other personal favourites and as for 'Stairway to Heaven', this track has it all, Mellotron, acoustic guitar, soaring guitar, storming drums and an era defining vocal. [First added to this chart: 06/19/2018]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

3,070 charts

Rank Score:

44,305

Rank in 1971:

1

Rank in 1970s:

4

Overall Rank:

12

Average Rating:

 90 (3,901 votes)

Comments:

300

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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition

Year	Albums	%
1970	9	9%
1971	11	11%
1972	10	10%
1973	15	15%
1974	10	10%
1975	10	10%
1976	11	11%
1977	8	8%
1978	9	9%
1979	7	7%

Artist	Albums	%
Pink Floyd	6	6%
Led Zeppelin	5	5%
Genesis	5	5%
Budgie	5	5%
Yes	5	5%
Tangerine Dream	4	4%
Rush	4	4%
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Country	Albums	%
	71	71%
	13	13%
	6	6%
	4	4%
	2	2%
	2	2%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 37 from 42nd to 5th Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible Part 2) by Gong

Biggest fallers
Down 1 from 5th to 6th Close To The Edge by Yes
Down 1 from 6th to 7th In The Land Of Grey And Pink by Caravan
Down 1 from 7th to 8th Argus by Wishbone Ash

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From Goliath 08/19/2018 09:39

27 albums in common with my own 70's chart, 20 in common with my top 100 all time list. The 70's is definitely my favourite decade. Great chart.

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From bobbyb5 07/15/2018 02:50

Six Tangerine Dreams. That is awesome.

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