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:

3,012 charts

Rank Score:

44,749

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

5

Average Rating:

 91 (4,056 votes)

Comments:

314

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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:

4,134 charts

Rank Score:

60,109

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,331 votes)

Comments:

592

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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:

354 charts

Rank Score:

2,528

Rank in 1974:

11

Rank in 1970s:

154

Overall Rank:

690

Average Rating:

 81 (411 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:

1,761 charts

Rank Score:

22,642

Rank in 1977:

2

Rank in 1970s:

8

Overall Rank:

35

Average Rating:

 88 (2,803 votes)

Comments:

202

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:

77 charts

Rank Score:

375

Rank in 1973:

71

Rank in 1970s:

665

Overall Rank:

3,872

Average Rating:

 77 (84 votes)

Comments:

3

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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:

1,199 charts

Rank Score:

13,887

Rank in 1972:

4

Rank in 1970s:

24

Overall Rank:

87

Average Rating:

 85 (1,479 votes)

Comments:

120

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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:

298 charts

Rank Score:

1,762

Rank in 1971:

28

Rank in 1970s:

205

Overall Rank:

989

Average Rating:

 81 (332 votes)

Comments:

21

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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:

287 charts

Rank Score:

1,921

Rank in 1972:

20

Rank in 1970s:

193

Overall Rank:

904

Average Rating:

 80 (303 votes)

Comments:

21

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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:

201 charts

Rank Score:

1,510

Rank in 1976:

19

Rank in 1970s:

238

Overall Rank:

1,155

Average Rating:

 80 (275 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:

3,157 charts

Rank Score:

38,666

Rank in 1971:

1

Rank in 1970s:

4

Overall Rank:

12

Average Rating:

 90 (3,999 votes)

Comments:

306

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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition

Country	Albums	%
	71	71%
	13	13%
	6	6%
	4	4%
	2	2%
	2	2%
	1	1%
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90/100  !	04/06/2023 11:26	Leonard	341	88/100
90/100  !	04/29/2019 22:32	sssvnnn	2,865	83/100
95/100  !	08/19/2018 09:33	Goliath	351	86/100
100/100  !	07/30/2018 22:35	JacobB	72	90/100
95/100  !	07/15/2018 02:50	bobbyb5	725	90/100

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From Goliath 08/19/2018 09:39 | #219839

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 | #218248

Six Tangerine Dreams. That is awesome.

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