Top 40 Music Albums of the 1970s
by machiaj 
The most top studio albums in my collection are in this decade. Just love how I got to grow up with some of the most famous groups during this time. Also, what was interesting is how technology changed the way we play and listen to sound. Some of my best albums I have on vinyl and also on various digital media formats. I've gone from listening on a single speaker phonograph to a Surround Sound System.
- Chart updated: 02/26/2026 17:45
- (Created: 02/19/2026 20:18).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 02/19/2026]
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1973
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#3 Top
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1971
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581
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#4 Top
[First added to this chart: 02/19/2026]
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1971
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1,622
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#6 Top
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1972
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11,959
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#7 Top
[First added to this chart: 02/19/2026]
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1977
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30,283
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[First added to this chart: 02/19/2026]
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1977
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838
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[First added to this chart: 02/19/2026]
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1973
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601
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#11 Top
[First added to this chart: 02/19/2026]
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1970
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18,620
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 13% | |
| 1971 | 7 | 18% | |
| 1972 | 3 | 8% | |
| 1973 | 6 | 15% | |
| 1974 | 4 | 10% | |
| 1975 | 3 | 8% | |
| 1976 | 4 | 10% | |
| 1977 | 2 | 5% | |
| 1978 | 3 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 3 | 8% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Neil Young | 2 | 5% | |
| The Who | 2 | 5% | |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 5% | |
| Yes | 2 | 5% | |
| Elton John | 2 | 5% | |
| The Cars | 1 | 3% | |
| Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band | 1 | 3% | |
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