Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
by Skerns 
- Chart updated: 3 days ago
- (Created: 01/29/2019 20:45).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 08/29/2025]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
16,105
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[First added to this chart: 08/29/2025]
Year of Release:
1976
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3,845
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[First added to this chart: 08/29/2025]
Year of Release:
1972
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626
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1971 | 17 | 17% | |
| 1972 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1973 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1974 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1975 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1976 | 3 | 3% | |
| 1977 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1978 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1979 | 9 | 9% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| King Crimson | 5 | 5% | |
| Steely Dan | 5 | 5% | |
| Gentle Giant | 4 | 4% | |
| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Neil Young | 4 | 4% | |
| Yes | 3 | 3% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 3 from 73rd to 70thOver by Peter Hammill |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 70th to 71stI Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight by Richard & Linda Thompson |
| Down 1 from 71st to 72ndBefore And After Science by Brian Eno |
| Down 1 from 72nd to 73rdMore Songs About Buildings And Food by Talking Heads |
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