The 50 Best Albums of 1972
by Spin (2022) 
Spin is an American music magazine. These are their best albums of 1972. (50th anniversary list.)
(Official website: https://www.spin.com)
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Year of Release:
1972
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1,834
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1972
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2,934
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1972
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18,032
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1972
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14,042
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1972
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1,724
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1972
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12,685
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1972
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20,043
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1972
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3,285
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1972
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The 50 Best Albums of 1972 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Al Green | 2 | 4% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 4% | |
| The Allman Brothers Band | 1 | 2% | |
| Fela Kuti & Africa 70 | 1 | 2% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 1 | 2% | |
| Little Feat | 1 | 2% | |
| Milton Nascimento / Lô Borges | 1 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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23 | 46% | |
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13 | 26% | |
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4 | 8% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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1 | 2% | |
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| Albums of the year 1972 | DigitalDreamDoor | 1972 year chart | 2014 | |
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| Albums of the year 1972 | Radio X | 1972 year chart | 2023 | |
| The 50 Best Albums of 1972 | Spin | 1972 year chart | 2022 | |
| The Best Albums Of 1972 | uDiscoverMusic | 1972 year chart | 2022 | |
| Best Rock Albums Of 1972 | Ultimate Classic Rock | 1972 year chart | 2016 | |
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