Top 10 Music Albums of the 1970s
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BroknsocialShawn 
- Chart updated: 09/22/2025 15:45
- (Created: 09/22/2025 15:35).
- Chart size: 10 albums.
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1971
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19,360
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1972
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43,447
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Year of Release:
1973
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11,693
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1971
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38,678
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1976
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3,082
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1975
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12,161
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1975
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754
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1974
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1,345
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1970
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1,704
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1974
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2,742
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Top 10 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1971 | 2 | 20% | |
| 1972 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1974 | 2 | 20% | |
| 1975 | 2 | 20% | |
| 1976 | 1 | 10% | |
| 1977 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1978 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1979 | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 4 | 40% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 30% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 3 | 30% |
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