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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99.

Hey Jude
Compilation

The Beatles

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

56 charts

Rank Score:

260

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871

Overall Rank:

5,159

Average Rating:

79 (134 votes)

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103.

Amour Anarchie: Ferré 70 - Vol 1 & Vol 2
Compilation

Léo Ferré

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

12 charts

Rank Score:

244

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Greatest Hits
Compilation

Sly & The Family Stone

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

70 charts

Rank Score:

171

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145.

King Of The Delta Blues Singers Vol. II
Compilation

Robert Johnson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

17 charts

Rank Score:

123

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171.

Velvet Underground
Compilation

The Velvet Underground

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1970

Appears in:

14 charts

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Fill Your Head With Rock
Compilation

Various Artists

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

3 charts

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13
Compilation

The Doors

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

8 charts

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267.

Picnic A Breath Of Fresh Air
Compilation

Various Artists

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1970

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5 charts

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385.

The Best Of Peter, Paul & Mary-Ten Years Together
Compilation

Peter, Paul And Mary

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1970

Appears in:

6 charts

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Christmas Album
Compilation

The Beatles

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1970

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8 charts

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Best Albums of 1970 composition

Artist	Albums	%

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

	452	45%
	265	27%
	37	4%
	33	3%
	27	3%
	25	3%
	15	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	951	95%
Yes	49	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	970	97%
Yes	30	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	10	1%

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