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 Highland Connection

Runrig

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1979

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3 charts

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Martin Rev

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1979

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12 charts

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483.

Restless Nights

Karla Bonoff

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1979

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3 charts

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484.

Thriller

Eddie & The Hot Rods

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1979

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6 charts

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Roots In The Sky

Oregon

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1979

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3 charts

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Diasporas

Ghédalia Tazartès

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1979

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9 charts

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487.

Secrets

Robert Palmer

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1979

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16 charts

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488.

Ann Steel

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1979

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2 charts

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489.

Aunt Sally

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1979

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2 charts

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490.

The Audience With Betty Carter
Live

Betty Carter

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1979

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9 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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