Top 26 Music Albums of the 1970s
by stareaterogni0n 
- Chart updated: 01/02/2026 01:45
- (Created: 07/13/2025 17:23).
- Chart size: 26 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 09/03/2025]
Year of Release:
1974
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10,100
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[First added to this chart: 01/01/2026]
Year of Release:
1973
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2,332
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2025]
Year of Release:
1975
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44,247
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[First added to this chart: 09/03/2025]
Year of Release:
1971
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5,480
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2025]
Year of Release:
1977
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22,482
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2025]
Year of Release:
1970
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18,712
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2025]
Year of Release:
1973
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59,427
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2025]
Year of Release:
1979
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24,873
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[First added to this chart: 09/03/2025]
Year of Release:
1970
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6,294
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2025]
Year of Release:
1978
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2,399
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Total albums: 26. Page 1 of 3
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Top 26 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 19% | |
| 1971 | 4 | 15% | |
| 1972 | 3 | 12% | |
| 1973 | 2 | 8% | |
| 1974 | 2 | 8% | |
| 1975 | 2 | 8% | |
| 1976 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1977 | 3 | 12% | |
| 1978 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1979 | 3 | 12% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| King Crimson | 5 | 19% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 15% | |
| David Bowie | 4 | 15% | |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 12% | |
| The Police | 2 | 8% | |
| Nick Drake | 1 | 4% | |
| Neil Young | 1 | 4% | |
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Top 26 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 1 from 10th to 9thBlack Sabbath by Black Sabbath |
| Up 1 from 8th to 7thThe Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd |
| Up 1 from 6th to 5thAnimals by Pink Floyd |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 5 from 16th to 21stHunky Dory by David Bowie |
| Down 5 from 17th to 22ndAfter The Gold Rush by Neil Young |
| Down 5 from 19th to 24thClose To The Edge by Yes |
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