Top 52 Music Albums of the 1970s
by BoxFL 
- Chart updated: 03/26/2026 11:45
- (Created: 11/13/2018 22:54).
- Chart size: 52 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1973
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10,413
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
4,905
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1977
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Rank Score:
30,441
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
6,275
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
12,269
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1971
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20,772
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1972
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13,675
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1972
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3,879
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1970
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Rank Score:
7,270
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[First added to this chart: 01/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1971
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16,605
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Total albums: 52. Page 1 of 6
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Top 52 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 | 15% | |
| 1971 | 8 | 15% | |
| 1972 | 8 | 15% | |
| 1973 | 7 | 13% | |
| 1974 | 3 | 6% | |
| 1975 | 3 | 6% | |
| 1976 | 3 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 6 | 12% | |
| 1978 | 4 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 2 | 4% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| David Bowie | 3 | 6% | |
| Genesis | 3 | 6% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 6% | |
| Yes | 2 | 4% | |
| Big Star | 2 | 4% | |
| Ramones | 2 | 4% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 52 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 16 from 35th to 19thFleetwood Mac by Fleetwood Mac |
| Up 10 from 46th to 36thBoston by Boston |
| Up 10 from 33rd to 23rdFragile by Yes |
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 5 from 43rd to 48thBryter Layter by Nick Drake |
| Down 4 from 42nd to 46th2112 by Rush |
| Down 3 from 23rd to 26thExile On Main St. by The Rolling Stones |
| New entries |
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| One Size Fits All by Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention |
| Radio City by Big Star |
| Hunky Dory by David Bowie |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 10/13/2024 06:39 | Johnnyo | 2,575 | 80/100 | |
| 07/27/2021 14:55 |  Larcx13 | 1,138 | 86/100 |
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From Johnnyo 10/13/2024 06:39 | #305639
Very nice chart
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