Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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Energized

Foghat

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1974

Appears in:

15 charts

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The Roar Of '74

Buddy Rich

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1974

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14 charts

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The Greatest Original Sessions
Compilation

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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1974

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4 charts

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Goodnight Vienna

Ringo Starr

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1974

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23 charts

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When The Eagle Flies

Traffic

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1974

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27 charts

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Nightbirds

Labelle (US)

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1974

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43 charts

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Tudo Foi Feito Pelo Sol

Mutantes

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1974

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11 charts

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Salsa

Orchestra Harlow

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1974

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5 charts

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It'll Shine When It Shines

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

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1974

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13 charts

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Total Eclipse

Billy Cobham

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1974

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20 charts

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Gladys Knight & The Pips	3	0%
The Cosmic Jokers	3	0%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	3	0%
Neil Diamond	3	0%
Johnny Cash	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	401	40%
	215	21%
	58	6%
	41	4%
	40	4%
	24	2%
	24	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	954	95%
Yes	48	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	959	96%
Yes	43	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	991	99%
Yes	11	1%

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