Best Albums of 1979

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Listed below are the best albums of 1979 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1979 year summaryThe best artists of 1979 were The Clash, Pink Floyd, Joy Division, Talking Heads, Neil Young, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Supertramp, Gang Of Four, Michael Jackson and AC/DC.

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Songs Of Love

Anita Ward

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1979

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3 charts

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Elements

Flame Dream

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1979

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4 charts

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Part Of The Game

Pablo Cruise

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1979

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2 charts

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Alberto Fortis

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1979

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3 charts

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Gamma (US)

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1979

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6 charts

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State Of Shock

Ted Nugent

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1979

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5 charts

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Chicago 13

Chicago

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1979

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5 charts

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Ramblin' On My Mind

Lucinda Williams

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1979

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4 charts

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Ma Gonzesse

Renaud

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1979

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Fate For Breakfast

Art Garfunkel

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1979

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7 charts

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Best Albums of 1979 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	17	2%
Frank Zappa	5	0%
Steve Hillage	4	0%
Fela Kuti & Africa 70	3	0%
Vangelis	3	0%
Billy Harper	3	0%
Motörhead	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	354	35%
	260	26%
	39	4%
	37	4%
	36	4%
	34	3%
	27	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	953	95%
Yes	50	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	971	97%
Yes	32	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	989	99%
Yes	14	1%

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