Best Albums of 1970

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Listed below are the best albums of 1970 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 54,000 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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51.

Lizard

King Crimson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

180 charts

Rank Score:

753

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

411

Overall Rank:

2,169

Average Rating:

77 (351 votes)

Comments:

52.

Chicago

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

158 charts

Rank Score:

732

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

419

Overall Rank:

2,211

Average Rating:

75 (177 votes)

Comments:

53.

In The Wake Of Poseidon

King Crimson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

219 charts

Rank Score:

728

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

421

Overall Rank:

2,219

Average Rating:

77 (400 votes)

Comments:

54.

Idlewild South

The Allman Brothers Band

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

138 charts

Rank Score:

726

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

427

Overall Rank:

2,230

Average Rating:

79 (190 votes)

Comments:

55.

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
Live

The Rolling Stones

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

178 charts

Rank Score:

724

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

429

Overall Rank:

2,239

Average Rating:

78 (352 votes)

Comments:

56.

Força Bruta

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

84 charts

Rank Score:

690

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

447

Overall Rank:

2,325

Average Rating:

79 (94 votes)

Comments:

57.

H To He, Who Am The Only One

Van Der Graaf Generator

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

106 charts

Rank Score:

563

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

498

Overall Rank:

2,729

Average Rating:

77 (134 votes)

Comments:

58.

Benefit

Jethro Tull

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

131 charts

Rank Score:

540

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

513

Overall Rank:

2,828

Average Rating:

78 (210 votes)

Comments:

59.

Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Concept Recording)

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

68 charts

Rank Score:

538

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

515

Overall Rank:

2,840

Average Rating:

79 (82 votes)

Comments:

60.

Stephen Stills

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

119 charts

Rank Score:

483

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

556

Overall Rank:

3,112

Average Rating:

76 (139 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1970 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	10	1%
Elvis Presley	7	1%
James Brown	4	0%
Johnny Cash	4	0%
Matthews' Southern Comfort	4	0%
The Beatles	4	0%
The Doors	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	455	46%
	263	26%
	36	4%
	34	3%
	28	3%
	24	2%
	15	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	950	95%
Yes	50	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	969	97%
Yes	31	3%

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

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