Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
by Nightfly 
- Chart updated: 02/09/2013 17:33
- (Created: 06/08/2012 11:13).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1970
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Rank Score:
252
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1971
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4,640
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1970
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4,390
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1971
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783
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1972
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19,512
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1970
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12,427
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1977
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9,272
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[First added to this chart: 06/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1974
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1,566
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19 | 19% | |
| 1971 | 17 | 17% | |
| 1972 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1973 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1974 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1975 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1976 | 4 | 4% | |
| 1977 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 5 | 5% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4% | |
| Steely Dan | 4 | 4% | |
| John Lennon | 3 | 3% | |
| Little Feat | 3 | 3% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
| Randy Newman | 3 | 3% | |
| Ry Cooder | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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46 | 46% | |
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39 | 39% | |
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7 | 7% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 93rd to 92ndThe Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers |
| Up 1 from 92nd to 91stBarbra Joan Streisand by Barbra Streisand |
| Up 1 from 91st to 90thRingo by Ringo Starr |
| New entries |
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| At Yankee Stadium by NRBQ |
| Leavers |
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| Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 08/18/2020 17:40 | Chrispeater | 138 | 82/100 | |
| 07/25/2014 08:55 |  greatson | 904 | 80/100 | |
| 09/11/2013 12:10 |  sssvnnn | 2,863 | 83/100 | |
| 03/08/2013 21:21 |  skelter54 | 79 | 87/100 | |
| 02/19/2013 01:45 |  Mother Nature's | 139 | 83/100 |
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From sssvnnn 09/11/2013 12:10 | #85717
sssvnnn 09/11/2013 12:10 | #85717
Very reliable quality from Nightfly - even until No. 138...
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From skelter54 03/08/2013 21:21 | #67451
skelter54 03/08/2013 21:21 | #67451
Great chart!
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From Mother Nature's Son 02/19/2013 01:45 | #65470
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Inspiring chart for sure!
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