Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
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- Chart updated: 08/09/2023 01:45
- (Created: 05/29/2019 20:58).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1978
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1976
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1972 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1973 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1974 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1976 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1977 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1978 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1979 | 10 | 10% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| David Bowie | 5 | 5% | |
| Joni Mitchell | 3 | 3% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 2% | |
| Patti Smith Group | 2 | 2% | |
| Talking Heads | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
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