Best Albums of 1979

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Listed below are the best albums of 1979 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 55,000 greatest album charts.

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1979 year 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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Mickie D's Unicorn

Mickie D's Unicorn

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1979

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Doug Parkinson's Southern Star Band

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Partners In Crime

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Viimeinen Syksy

Pelle Miljoona & 1980

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Guitars And Women

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Un Petite Ivoirien

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Best Albums of 1979 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	16	2%
Frank Zappa	5	0%
Steve Hillage	4	0%
The Residents	3	0%
Electric Light Orchestra	3	0%
Vangelis	3	0%
Fela Kuti & Africa 70	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	363	36%
	257	26%
	40	4%
	36	4%
	35	3%
	33	3%
	25	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	951	95%
Yes	50	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	969	97%
Yes	32	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	11	1%

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