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 Perfect Release

Annette Peacock

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1979

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12 charts

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392.

Steppin'

Marcia Griffiths

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1979

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4 charts

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Bustin' Out Of L Seven

Rick James

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1979

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13 charts

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394.

I Fiori Del Sole

Michele Fedrigotti & Danilo Lorenzini

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1979

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1 chart

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395.

Muckefuck

Muck Groh

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1979

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4 charts

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396.

Airwaves

Badfinger

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1979

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9 charts

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397.

Cardinal Soul

The Bluegrass Cardinals

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1979

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4 charts

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Produkt Der Deutsch-Amerikanischen Freundschaft

D.A.F.

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1979

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11 charts

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399.

Dub To Africa

Prince Far I

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1979

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8 charts

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Escape From Domination

Moon Martin

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1979

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5 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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