Best albums of 1978
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According to Riffiter listeners, the best album of 1978 is The Man·Machine by Kraftwerk, rated 4.9/5 by 5 listeners.
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Everyone who put a record out then, ordered by how listeners rate their catalog rather than by that one release.
1978, month by month
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FAQ
- What are the best albums of 1978?
- On Riffiter, the highest-rated album of 1978 is The Man·Machine by Kraftwerk (4.9/5). The ranking below orders the year's releases by community rating.
- How is the 1978 ranking decided?
- By Riffiter listeners. Each album's community rating sets its place. Until a release has enough ratings, its popularity stands in, and the order shifts as more people rate.
- Does the best-of-1978 list change?
- Yes. It's built from live community ratings, so the order updates as people rate 1978 releases. The page refreshes a few times a day.