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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Mahler: Symphonie Nr. 4

Claudio Abbado / Wiener Philharmoniker / Frederica Von Stade

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1978

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732.

III

Het Pandorra Ensemble

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1978

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733.

Champagne Charlie

Leon Redbone

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1978

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734.

Før Natten Bli'r Til Dag

Lone Kellerman

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1978

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Rogue Waves

Terry Reid

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1978

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Groovin' High

Hank Jones

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1978

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3 charts

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Raydio

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1978

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Private Parts

Robert Ashley

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1978

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6 charts

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738.

From Rats To Riches

Good Rats

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1978

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Symphony No.1 »Jeremiah« • Chichester Psalms

Leonard Bernstein / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

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1978

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Best Albums of 1978 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	15	2%
Vangelis	4	0%
Culture	3	0%
Woody Shaw	3	0%
Sun Ra	3	0%
The Residents	3	0%
Bob Dylan	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	378	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	948	95%
Yes	52	5%

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

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Best Albums of 1979
1. London Calling by The Clash
2. The Wall by Pink Floyd
3. Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
4. Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
5. Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
6. Breakfast In America by Supertramp
7. Entertainment! by Gang Of Four
8. Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
9. Highway To Hell by AC/DC
10. Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
11. Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
12. Damn The Torpedoes by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
13. Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
14. Ambient 1: Music For Airports by Brian Eno
15. The B-52's by The B-52's
16. Specials by The Specials
17. Armed Forces by Elvis Costello And The Attractions
18. 154 by Wire
19. Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks
20. Setting Sons by The Jam