Top 17 Music Albums of 1978
by steve397 
- Chart updated: 06/05/2025 15:15
- (Created: 03/14/2021 16:58).
- Chart size: 17 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 03/28/2021]
Year of Release:
1978
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Rank Score:
2,672
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[First added to this chart: 03/28/2021]
Year of Release:
1978
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Rank Score:
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Top 17 Music Albums of 1978 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Jethro Tull | 2 | 12% | |
| The Who | 1 | 6% | |
| Rush | 1 | 6% | |
| Black Sabbath | 1 | 6% | |
| Thin Lizzy | 1 | 6% | |
| Dire Straits | 1 | 6% | |
| The Police | 1 | 6% | |
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Top 17 Music Albums of 1978 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
 Up 1 from 11th to 10thGive 'Em Enough Rope by The Clash |
| Up 1 from 8th to 7th Infinity by Journey |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 7th to 8th Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull |
| Down 1 from 10th to 11th Live - Bursting Out by Jethro Tull |
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Other year charts by steve397
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| Top 13 Music Albums of 1979 | steve397 | 1979 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 17 Music Albums of 1978 | steve397 | 1978 year chart | 2025 | |
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| Top 12 Music Albums of 1971 | steve397 | 1971 year chart | 2025 | |
| Top 13 Music Albums of 1970 | steve397 | 1970 year chart | 2025 | |
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