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Most Streamed Albums Chart: 1970 –1979

Shaun celebrates 70 years of the Official Album Charts, with a top 20 rundown of the most streamed 70s albums!

Believe it or not, on the 22 July, the UK albums Chart celebrates its 70th anniversary. Since its inception, it has grown to be one of the defining institutions in British music culture, as compiled by the Official Charts Company.

During the 1970s, the album format really came into its own - think concept albums, live albums, double albums. The 70s had them all!
Shaun will celebrate 70 years of the Official Album Charts, with a Top 20 rundown of the most streamed albums of the decade.

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Music Played

  • Queen

    You're My Best Friend

    • Queen - Greatest Hits.
    • Parlophone.
    • 4.

  • David Bowie

    Ziggy Stardust

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Wild Horses

    • The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks.
    • Abkco.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Is This Love

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Baby Driver

    • Top Of The Morning With Terry Wogan.
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Eagles

    Hotel California

    • The Best Of Eagles.
    • Asylum.

  • Meat Loaf

    All Revved Up with No Place to Go

    • Bat Out Of Hell.
    • Cleveland International/ Epic/Legacy.
    • 4.

  • Elton John

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Pink Floyd

    Breathe (In the Air)

    • The Dark Side of the Moon.
    • Pink Floyd Records.
    • 2.

  • ABBA

    Voulez-Vous

    • Abba Gold.
    • Polydor.
    • 013.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Jamming

    • Jammin' (Various Artists).
    • Mango.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Don't Stop

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 009.

Broadcast

  • Sunday 16:00
    BBC Radio 2

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  • Most Streamed Chart

    The UK’s Official Most Streamed Albums of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s.