Top 36 Music Albums of the 1970s
by Musicbuff123 
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- Chart updated: 04/14/2026 11:45
- (Created: 04/13/2026 18:56).
- Chart size: 36 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1976
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6,227
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1979
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2,615
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1979
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Rank Score:
4,111
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1977
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Rank Score:
1,484
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1970
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Rank Score:
18,625
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1978
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Rank Score:
6,260
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1977
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6,226
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1975
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14,991
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1978
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7,232
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[First added to this chart: 04/13/2026]
Year of Release:
1971
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6,584
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Total albums: 36. Page 1 of 4
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Top 36 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3 | 8% | |
| 1971 | 5 | 14% | |
| 1972 | 4 | 11% | |
| 1973 | 3 | 8% | |
| 1974 | 1 | 3% | |
| 1975 | 4 | 11% | |
| 1976 | 2 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 6 | 17% | |
| 1978 | 3 | 8% | |
| 1979 | 5 | 14% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| David Bowie | 4 | 11% | |
| Deep Purple | 4 | 11% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 8% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 2 | 6% | |
| AC/DC | 2 | 6% | |
| Bob Marley & The Wailers | 1 | 3% | |
| Marvin Gaye | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 36 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
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| Damned, Damned, Damned by The Damned |
| Nighthawks At The Diner by Tom Waits |
| Heaven And Hell by Vangelis |
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