Best Albums of 1978

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Listed below are the best albums of 1978 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1978 year summaryThe best artists of 1978 were Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, The Cars, Elvis Costello, Van Halen, Kraftwerk, Kate Bush, The Rolling Stones, Steve Reich and Talking Heads.

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41.

Équinoxe

Jean Michel Jarre

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

114 charts

Rank Score:

761

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

416

Overall Rank:

2,157

Average Rating:

78 (145 votes)

Comments:

42.

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

106 charts

Rank Score:

748

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

420

Overall Rank:

2,183

Average Rating:

75 (123 votes)

Comments:

43.

Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

103 charts

Rank Score:

730

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

428

Overall Rank:

2,223

Average Rating:

76 (135 votes)

Comments:

44.

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

165 charts

Rank Score:

730

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

429

Overall Rank:

2,225

Average Rating:

77 (206 votes)

Comments:

45.

Street Legal

Bob Dylan

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

182 charts

Rank Score:

700

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

439

Overall Rank:

2,292

Average Rating:

72 (303 votes)

Comments:

46.

Kaya

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

194 charts

Rank Score:

699

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

440

Overall Rank:

2,294

Average Rating:

77 (246 votes)

Comments:

47.

Long Live Rock 'N' Roll

Rainbow

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

127 charts

Rank Score:

698

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

442

Overall Rank:

2,301

Average Rating:

78 (167 votes)

Comments:

48.

Heavy Horses

Jethro Tull

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

104 charts

Rank Score:

641

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

468

Overall Rank:

2,470

Average Rating:

75 (193 votes)

Comments:

49.

Stranger In Town

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

153 charts

Rank Score:

632

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

472

Overall Rank:

2,499

Average Rating:

76 (134 votes)

Comments:

50.

Lionheart

Kate Bush

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

152 charts

Rank Score:

612

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

479

Overall Rank:

2,547

Average Rating:

74 (251 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1978 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	16	2%
Vangelis	4	0%
The Residents	3	0%
Gregory Isaacs	3	0%
999	3	0%
Woody Shaw	3	0%
Culture	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	364	36%
	216	22%
	48	5%
	42	4%
	38	4%
	32	3%
	27	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	952	95%
Yes	48	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	950	95%
Yes	50	5%

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

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Best Artists of 1977
1. Fleetwood Mac
2. David Bowie
3. Pink Floyd
4. Television
5. Sex Pistols
6. Steely Dan
7. Billy Joel
8. Bob Marley & The Wailers
9. Bob Marley
10. The Clash
11. Iggy Pop
12. Kraftwerk
13. Wire
14. Ramones
15. Elvis Costello
16. Electric Light Orchestra
17. Talking Heads
18. Meat Loaf
19. Suicide
20. Fela Kuti