Top 28 Music Albums of the 1970s
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- Chart updated: 05/25/2026 13:15
- (Created: 05/13/2026 14:17).
- Chart size: 28 albums.
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1971
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18,223
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1979
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20,339
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Year of Release:
1972
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40,393
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Year of Release:
1972
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18,189
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1972
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16,538
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1971
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18,259
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1975
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11,353
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1972
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9,245
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1971
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5,359
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Year of Release:
1973
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7,182
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Total albums: 28. Page 1 of 3
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Top 28 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 6 | 21% | |
| 1972 | 4 | 14% | |
| 1973 | 2 | 7% | |
| 1974 | 2 | 7% | |
| 1975 | 3 | 11% | |
| 1976 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1977 | 4 | 14% | |
| 1978 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1979 | 2 | 7% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 7 | 25% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 11% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 2 | 7% | |
| Nick Drake | 2 | 7% | |
| Queen | 2 | 7% | |
| Bob Marley | 1 | 4% | |
| Joy Division | 1 | 4% | |
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