Best Albums of 1978

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Listed below are the best albums of 1978 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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

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The Dragon

Vangelis

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1978

Appears in:

6 charts

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552.

Água Viva

Gal Costa

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1978

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4 charts

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553.

You Don't Bring Me Flowers

Neil Diamond

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1978

Appears in:

14 charts

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554.

Video Magic

Eberhard Schoener

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1978

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4 charts

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555.

Masterpieces
Compilation

Bob Dylan

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1978

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4 charts

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556.

Get It Out'cha System

Millie Jackson

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1978

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6 charts

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557.

Live At Last!
Live

Steeleye Span

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1978

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6 charts

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Zombi
Soundtrack

Goblin

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1978

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6 charts

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559.

Masques

Brand X

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1978

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4 charts

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560.

Book Early

City Boy

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1978

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7 charts

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Best Albums of 1978 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	15	2%
Vangelis	4	0%
R. Stevie Moore	3	0%
999	3	0%
Gregory Isaacs	3	0%
Woody Shaw	3	0%
Culture	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	379	38%
	203	20%
	44	4%
	41	4%
	41	4%
	30	3%
	29	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	952	95%
Yes	48	5%

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

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

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