Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1974 year summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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Death Wish
Soundtrack

Herbie Hancock

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

14 charts

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The Sting: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack

Marvin Hamlisch

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1974

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15 charts

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Phantom Of The Paradise
Soundtrack

Various Artists

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1974

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8 charts

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Chinatown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack

Jerry Goldsmith

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1974

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8 charts

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Amarcord
Soundtrack

Nino Rota

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1974

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7 charts

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Body Heat
Soundtrack

Quincy Jones

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1974

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6 charts

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The Exorcist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack

Various Artists

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1974

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7 charts

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Truck Turner
Soundtrack

Isaac Hayes

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1974

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6 charts

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The Godfather Part II
Soundtrack

Nino Rota

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1974

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3 charts

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Tough Guys
Soundtrack

Isaac Hayes

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1974

Appears in:

3 charts

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850

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8,709

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72 (7 votes)

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	4	0%
Johnny Cash	3	0%
The Cosmic Jokers	3	0%
Ohio Players	3	0%
Electric Light Orchestra	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	404	40%
	209	21%
	55	5%
	42	4%
	42	4%
	25	2%
	25	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	956	95%
Yes	47	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	961	96%
Yes	42	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	11	1%

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