Best Albums of 1970

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Listed below are the best albums of 1970 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1970 year summaryThe best artists of 1970 were Black Sabbath, Neil Young, George Harrison, Simon & Garfunkel, John Lennon, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin and The Stooges.

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81.

For Alto

Anthony Braxton

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

49 charts

Rank Score:

328

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

747

Overall Rank:

4,295

Average Rating:

74 (67 votes)

Comments:

82.

Time And A Word

Yes

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

92 charts

Rank Score:

326

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

749

Overall Rank:

4,323

Average Rating:

73 (167 votes)

Comments:

83.

It'll All Work Out In Boomland

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

47 charts

Rank Score:

323

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

754

Overall Rank:

4,357

Average Rating:

74 (47 votes)

Comments:

84.

His Band And The Street Choir

Van Morrison

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

121 charts

Rank Score:

319

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

762

Overall Rank:

4,400

Average Rating:

76 (205 votes)

Comments:

85.

If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You

Caravan

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

75 charts

Rank Score:

315

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

770

Overall Rank:

4,454

Average Rating:

76 (107 votes)

Comments:

86.

Cricklewood Green

Ten Years After

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

63 charts

Rank Score:

311

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

778

Overall Rank:

4,499

Average Rating:

75 (85 votes)

Comments:

87.

Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

86 charts

Rank Score:

307

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

783

Overall Rank:

4,546

Average Rating:

74 (94 votes)

Comments:

88.

Absolutely Live
Live

The Doors

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

71 charts

Rank Score:

297

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

793

Overall Rank:

4,666

Average Rating:

76 (116 votes)

Comments:

89.

John, The Wolf King Of L.A.

John Phillips (US)

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

27 charts

Rank Score:

296

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

796

Overall Rank:

4,681

Average Rating:

73 (37 votes)

Comments:

90.

Soundtracks

Can

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

92 charts

Rank Score:

291

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

810

Overall Rank:

4,748

Average Rating:

77 (141 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1970 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	9	1%
Elvis Presley	7	1%
Johnny Cash	4	0%
The Beatles	4	0%
Matthews' Southern Comfort	4	0%
The Doors	3	0%
The Upsetters	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	451	45%
	265	26%
	37	4%
	33	3%
	27	3%
	25	2%
	16	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	953	95%
Yes	49	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	971	97%
Yes	31	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	10	1%

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Best Artists of 1969
1. The Beatles
2. Led Zeppelin
3. King Crimson
4. The Rolling Stones
5. The Velvet Underground
6. Nick Drake
7. Creedence Clearwater Revival
8. Frank Zappa
9. Neil Young
10. Neil Young & Crazy Horse
11. Miles Davis
12. The Who
13. Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
14. The Band
15. The Kinks
16. Crosby, Stills & Nash
17. The Stooges
18. Sly & The Family Stone
19. Fairport Convention
20. Scott Walker