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 Touch Of Your Lips

Chet Baker

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1979

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2 charts

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Esperança

Clara Nunes

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1979

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Old And New Dreams

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1979

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7 charts

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The Bruford Tapes

Bruford

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1979

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6 charts

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Shooting Star

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1979

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4 charts

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Come Into Our World

The Emotions

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1979

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3 charts

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Air Lore

Air (US)

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1979

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5 charts

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Down & Dirty

Bobby Bare

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1979

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3 charts

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Prisoner

Cher

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1979

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3 charts

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Unconquered People

Israel Vibration

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1979

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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	%

	363	36%
	255	26%
	40	4%
	37	4%
	36	4%
	34	3%
	26	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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