Best Albums of the 1970s

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Listed below are the best albums of the 1970s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 57,000 greatest album charts.

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1970s decade summaryThe best artists of the 1970s were Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, The Clash, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and The Who.

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62.

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

792 charts

Rank Score:

6,286

Rank in 1977:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

258

Average Rating:

82 (884 votes)

Comments:

171.

Catch A Fire

The Wailers

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

389 charts

Rank Score:

2,257

Rank in 1973:

Rank in 1970s:

171

Overall Rank:

767

Average Rating:

81 (451 votes)

Comments:

203.

Heart Of The Congos

The Congos

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

267 charts

Rank Score:

1,759

Rank in 1977:

Rank in 1970s:

203

Overall Rank:

988

Average Rating:

79 (266 votes)

Comments:

252.

Natty Dread

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

297 charts

Rank Score:

1,354

Rank in 1974:

Rank in 1970s:

252

Overall Rank:

1,266

Average Rating:

78 (334 votes)

Comments:

335.

Burnin'

The Wailers

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

210 charts

Rank Score:

978

Rank in 1973:

Rank in 1970s:

335

Overall Rank:

1,734

Average Rating:

78 (251 votes)

Comments:

384.

Live!
Live

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

173 charts

Rank Score:

803

Rank in 1975:

Rank in 1970s:

384

Overall Rank:

2,054

Average Rating:

80 (203 votes)

Comments:

426.

Kaya

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

212 charts

Rank Score:

692

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

426

Overall Rank:

2,312

Average Rating:

78 (257 votes)

Comments:

479.

Super Ape

The Upsetters

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

138 charts

Rank Score:

588

Rank in 1976:

Rank in 1970s:

479

Overall Rank:

2,655

Average Rating:

77 (150 votes)

Comments:

481.

King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown

Augustus Pablo

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

128 charts

Rank Score:

586

Rank in 1976:

Rank in 1970s:

481

Overall Rank:

2,664

Average Rating:

77 (141 votes)

Comments:

513.

Funky Kingston

Toots & The Maytals

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

141 charts

Rank Score:

535

Rank in 1973:

Rank in 1970s:

513

Overall Rank:

2,863

Average Rating:

80 (164 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of the 1970s composition

Year	Albums	%

1970	110	11%
1971	100	10%
1972	97	10%
1973	107	11%
1974	98	10%
1975	98	10%
1976	88	9%
1977	92	9%
1978	108	11%
1979	102	10%

Artist	Albums	%

David Bowie	12	1%
Yes	9	1%
Genesis	9	1%
The Rolling Stones	8	1%
Miles Davis	8	1%
Electric Light Orchestra	8	1%
Pink Floyd	8	1%
Show all

Country	Albums	%

	385	39%
	376	38%
	43	4%
	38	4%
	38	4%
	22	2%
	20	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	975	98%
Yes	25	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	942	94%
Yes	58	6%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	986	99%
Yes	14	1%

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