Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
by tim0505 
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- Chart updated: 12/26/2025 12:45
- (Created: 03/11/2023 12:52).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 03/13/2023]
Year of Release:
1979
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15 | 15% | |
| 1971 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1972 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1973 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1974 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1975 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1976 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1977 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1978 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 9 | 9% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| David Bowie | 8 | 8% | |
| Pink Floyd | 6 | 6% | |
| Joni Mitchell | 4 | 4% | |
| Steely Dan | 4 | 4% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 3% | |
| Genesis | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| New entries |
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| "Heroes" by David Bowie |
| Leavers |
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| Madman Across The Water by Elton John |
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