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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1979

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930.

Back On The Streets

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Reflections
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930.

The Sky Is Falling

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930.

Pictures In A Frame

The Max Roach Quartet

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1979

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937.

Electric Dreams

John McLaughlin With The One Truth Band

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939.

Belly Dance Disco

Ihsan Al Munzer

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White Lightnin'
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Best Albums of 1979 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	17	2%
Frank Zappa	5	1%
Steve Hillage	4	0%
Motörhead	3	0%
Sun Ra	3	0%
The Residents	3	0%
Electric Light Orchestra	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	362	36%
	255	26%
	41	4%
	36	4%
	36	4%
	33	3%
	25	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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