Best Albums of 1972

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Listed below are the best albums of 1972 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 1972 were David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Nick Drake, Yes, Neil Young, Lou Reed, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Can and Genesis.

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Droga Za Widnokres

Marek Grechuta

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1972

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3 charts

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672.

Last Sessions
Compilation

Mississippi John Hurt

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1972

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5 charts

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The Train I'm On

Tony Joe White

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1972

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6 charts

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Upon Velveatur

Roger Rodier

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1972

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3 charts

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In Tiefer Trauer

Juliane Werding

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1972

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3 charts

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Trollskog

Merit Hemmingson

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1972

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3 charts

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The Moviegoer

Scott Walker

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1972

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4 charts

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Hi Fi Snock Uptown

Michael Hurley

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1972

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3 charts

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German Oak

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1972

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11 charts

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Tarkus

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1972

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4 charts

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Best Albums of 1972 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	11	1%
The Rolling Stones	4	0%
Jimi Hendrix	4	0%
Deep Purple	4	0%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Georges Brassens	3	0%
Ray Barretto	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	429	43%
	202	20%
	68	7%
	36	4%
	33	3%
	28	3%
	24	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	945	95%
Yes	55	6%

Live?	Albums	%
No	952	95%
Yes	48	5%

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

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