Best Albums of 1979

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Listed below are the best albums of 1979 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).

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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, Michael Jackson, Gang Of Four, Supertramp and AC/DC.

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La Banda Trapera Del Río

La Banda Trapera Del Río

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1979

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גזוז [Gazoz]

גזוז [Gazoz]

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Sylvain Sylvain

Sylvain Sylvain

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1979

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Mingus In Europe Volume I

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1979

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Patrick
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1979

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Relight My Fire

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1979

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On

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1979

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The Errol Parker Experience

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1979

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Best Albums of 1979 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	17	2%
Frank Zappa	5	1%
Steve Hillage	4	0%
Fela Kuti & Africa 70	3	0%
Herbie Hancock	3	0%
Motörhead	3	0%
The Residents	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	365	37%
	246	25%
	41	4%
	41	4%
	37	4%
	32	3%
	30	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	949	95%
Yes	51	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	967	97%
Yes	33	3%

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

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