Best Albums of 1979

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Listed below are the best albums of 1979 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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

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The Bells

Lou Reed

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1979

Appears in:

27 charts

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252.

The Mafia Stole My Guitar

Alex Harvey

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1979

Appears in:

8 charts

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253.

French Skyline

Earthstar

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1979

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4 charts

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254.

Songs From The Hill / Tablet

Meredith Monk

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1979

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9 charts

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255.

Thank You Very Much (Reunion Concert At The London Palladium)
Live

Cliff Richard And The Shadows

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1979

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6 charts

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Street Life

The Crusaders (US)

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1979

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40 charts

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At The Chelsea Nightclub

The Members

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1979

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10 charts

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Soon Forward

Gregory Isaacs

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1979

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21 charts

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259.

Minnie

Minnie Riperton

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1979

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6 charts

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Desolation Angels

Bad Company

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1979

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20 charts

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Best Albums of 1979 composition

Artist	Albums	%

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

	362	36%
	255	26%
	41	4%
	36	4%
	36	4%
	33	3%
	25	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	951	95%
Yes	49	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	968	97%
Yes	32	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	988	99%
Yes	12	1%

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