Best Albums of 1971

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Listed below are the best albums of 1971 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 1971 were Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Yes, Pink Floyd, Can and The Doors.

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711.

The Singer & The Song

Labi Siffre

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1971

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7 charts

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712.

Quand Le Son Devient Aigu, Jeter La Girafe A La Mer

Jacques Thollot

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1971

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3 charts

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713.

Oblivion Express

Brian Auger

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1971

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4 charts

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714.

Salt Song

Stanley Turrentine

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1971

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3 charts

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Dave Mason & Cass Elliot

Dave Mason & Cass Elliot

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1971

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Makatuka

Nathan Davis Sextet

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1971

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Alarm Clock

Richie Havens

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1971

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Che Sarà

José Feliciano

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The 2nd Of May

May Blitz

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1971

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5 charts

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Short Stories

Steve Gibbons

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Best Albums of 1971 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	12	1%
Elvis Presley	5	1%
The Rolling Stones	4	0%
James Brown	4	0%
The Kinks	3	0%
Fleetwood Mac	3	0%
Jimi Hendrix	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	391	39%
	248	25%
	50	5%
	46	5%
	31	3%
	24	2%
	22	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	958	96%
Yes	42	4%

Live?	Albums	%
No	957	96%
Yes	43	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	983	98%
Yes	17	2%

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