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Albums First Released in 1973

Long-form rock reached a broad audience in 1973, while soul, funk and singer-songwriter records remained central to the album market. Notable albums first released in 1973 include The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, Innervisions by Stevie Wonder, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John and Band on the Run by Wings.

The year shows the scale the album had reached. Records could be conceptual, technically detailed and commercially successful without losing strong songs.

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Our Pick of the Year: The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd

The Dark Side of the Moon links songs about time, money, conflict and mortality into one continuous album. Studio effects, spoken voices and recurring musical ideas connect tracks such as Time, Money and Us and Them. Its clean production has made it a lasting demonstration record, but the simple themes explain why it reaches far beyond audio enthusiasts.

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