Best Albums of 1971

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Listed below are the best albums of 1971 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 1971 were Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Yes, Pink Floyd, Can and The Doors.

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Fleetwood Plains

Greg Quill & Country Radio

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Boz Scaggs & Band

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The Asmoto Running Band

Principal Edwards Magic Theatre

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Jean-Pierre Ferland

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997.

A Memory Album Of Papa Bear's Music

Mixed Nationality

Papa Bear's Medicine Show

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Great Grape
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Best Albums of 1971 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	12	1%
Elvis Presley	5	0%
The Rolling Stones	4	0%
James Brown	4	0%
Melanie	4	0%
John Mayall	3	0%
Fleetwood Mac	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	396	40%
	243	24%
	50	5%
	47	5%
	30	3%
	24	2%
	22	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	956	96%
Yes	45	4%

Live?	Albums	%
No	956	96%
Yes	45	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	984	98%
Yes	17	2%

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