Top 95 Music Albums of 1979 by mikepen

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[First added to this chart: 05/08/2021]
Year of Release:
1979
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[First added to this chart: 05/09/2021]
Year of Release:
1979
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17
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[First added to this chart: 05/08/2021]
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1979
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30
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I don't usually like to include Compilation albums, but had to add this one. It was Iconic in NZ (and probably Oz too) - everyone seemed to have a copy and was a frequent play at most parties! Good time, great tracks [First added to this chart: 09/01/2021]
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1979
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1
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Total albums: 4. Page 1 of 1

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Top 95 Music Albums of 1979 composition

Country Albums %


United Kingdom 42 44%
United States 28 29%
Australia 7 7%
New Zealand 4 4%
Mixed Nationality 4 4%
Canada 3 3%
Ireland 3 3%
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Compilation? Albums %
No 94 99%
Yes 1 1%
Live? Albums %
No 92 97%
Yes 3 3%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 94 99%
Yes 1 1%

Top 95 Music Albums of 1979 chart changes

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Biggest fallers
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Faller Down 5 from 11th to 16th
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by Dire Straits
Faller Down 5 from 12th to 17th
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Another thoughtful, solid collection. Loving the deserved recognition of Aussie/NZ talent.
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