Best Albums of 1978

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Listed below are the best albums of 1978 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).

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1978 year summaryThe best artists of 1978 were Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, The Cars, Elvis Costello, Van Halen, Kraftwerk, Kate Bush, Steve Reich, The Rolling Stones and Talking Heads.

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Mixed Nationality

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The Edge Of Daybreak

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Julie Covington

Julie Covington

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Twinkle Brothers

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Best Albums of 1978 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	14	1%
Vangelis	4	0%
Chick Corea	3	0%
Gregory Isaacs	3	0%
Culture	3	0%
999	3	0%
Woody Shaw	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	376	38%
	202	20%
	43	4%
	43	4%
	40	4%
	30	3%
	29	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	954	95%
Yes	46	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	947	95%
Yes	53	5%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	987	99%
Yes	13	1%

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