Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
by Jakor 
- Chart updated: 05/13/2026 15:15
- (Created: 07/12/2024 18:22).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1976
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15,672
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1977
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422
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1979
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4,875
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
12,256
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1972
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2,793
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
18,738
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1975
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43,088
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
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1972
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537
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1976
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11,747
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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 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1971 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1972 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1973 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1974 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1975 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1976 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 16 | 16% | |
| 1978 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 18 | 18% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| David Bowie | 7 | 7% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 5 | 5% | |
| Elton John | 5 | 5% | |
| Earth, Wind & Fire | 4 | 4% | |
| The Isley Brothers | 4 | 4% | |
| Marvin Gaye | 4 | 4% | |
| Supertramp | 3 | 3% | |
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