Best Albums of 1972

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Listed below are the best albums of 1972 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 55,000 greatest album charts.

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1972 year summaryThe best artists of 1972 were David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Nick Drake, Yes, Neil Young, Lou Reed, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Can and Genesis.

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981.

Louisiana Red Sings The Blues

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981.

Southside Reunion

Memphis Slim & Buddy Guy

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981.

Stoneground Words

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981.

The Storyteller

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986.

Of A Simple Man

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988.

Passado Presente Futuro

Sá / Rodrix / Guarabyra

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989.

Tell It Like It Is

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Eu Também Sou Gente

Waldick Soriano

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Best Albums of 1972 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	10	1%
Deep Purple	4	0%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Jimi Hendrix	4	0%
The Rolling Stones	4	0%
Georges Brassens	3	0%
Ray Barretto	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	429	43%
	200	20%
	69	7%
	37	4%
	32	3%
	28	3%
	24	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	949	95%
Yes	53	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	953	95%
Yes	49	5%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	12	1%

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