Best Albums of 1971

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Listed below are the best albums of 1971 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1971 year summaryThe best artists of 1971 were Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Yes, Pink Floyd, Can and The Doors.

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870.

Lovejoy

Albert King

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

870

Rank in 1970s:

9,279

Average Rating:

68 (3 votes)

Comments:

872.

Breakout

Johnny Hammond

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

3 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

872

Rank in 1970s:

9,315

Average Rating:

72 (3 votes)

Comments:

873.

Phase II

Margie Joseph

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

873

Rank in 1970s:

9,345

Average Rating:

74 (2 votes)

Comments:

873.

Song To Raymondo

Autumn (AU)

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

873

Rank in 1970s:

9,345

Average Rating:

73 (1 vote)

Comments:

873.

Music Of The Spirit

Malombo

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

873

Rank in 1970s:

9,345

Average Rating:

74 (1 vote)

Comments:

876.

Sod

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

3 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

876

Rank in 1970s:

9,374

Average Rating:

74 (2 votes)

Comments:

877.

Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas

Elvis Presley

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

7 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

877

Rank in 1970s:

9,378

Average Rating:

71 (3 votes)

Comments:

878.

Restless Night

Octopus (1970s)

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

6 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

878

Rank in 1970s:

9,393

Average Rating:

71 (6 votes)

Comments:

879.

Motown Chartbusters Vol. 6
Compilation

Various Artists

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

879

Rank in 1970s:

9,402

Average Rating:

72 (2 votes)

Comments:

879.

Twins
Compilation

Ornette Coleman

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

Rank in 1971:

879

Rank in 1970s:

9,402

Average Rating:

72 (4 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1971 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	12	1%
Elvis Presley	5	1%
The Rolling Stones	4	0%
James Brown	4	0%
Melanie	4	0%
Fleetwood Mac	3	0%
Elton John	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	390	39%
	251	25%
	47	5%
	47	5%
	31	3%
	25	3%
	23	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	954	95%
Yes	46	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	962	96%
Yes	38	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	985	99%
Yes	15	2%

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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