  March proved to be a powerhouse month for classic rock albums of the 1970s, delivering platinum-certified releases, Billboard chart-toppers, and genre-defining studio masterpieces. From progressive rock epics and arena rock debuts to glam, folk-rock, and hard rock anthems, these March releases shaped the sound of the decade and continue to dominate vinyl collections and streaming playlists today. Featuring iconic artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and Eagles, this list highlights twelve commercially successful albums that climbed the Billboard 200, earned multi-platinum certification, and defined 1970s rock history.
March 1, 1973

The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd

15× Platinum • #1 US Billboard 200
March 3, 1977

Foreigner – Foreigner

(Debut Album)
 5× Platinum • #4 Billboard 200
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March 7, 1975

Young Americans – David Bowie

Gold • #9 Billboard Top LPs & Tape
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March 11, 1970

Déjà Vu – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young


7× Platinum • #1 US Billboard 200
 (Recorded at Wally Heider Studios)
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March 15, 1976

Destroyer – Kiss

2× Platinum • #11 Billboard 200
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March 19, 1971

Aqualung – Jethro Tull

3× Platinum • #7 Billboard 200
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March 19, 1975
Hearts - AmericaÂ
Gold • #4 Billboard 200
 (Produced by George Martin at Record Plant)
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March 22, 1974

On the Border – Eagles

2× Platinum • #17 Billboard 200
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March 23, 1979

Van Halen II – Van Halen

5× Platinum • #6 Billboard 200
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March 25, 1970

Band of Gypsys – Jimi Hendrix

#5 Billboard Top LPs
 (Recorded live at Fillmore East)
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March 26, 1976

Wings at the Speed of Sound – Paul McCartney & Wings

Platinum • #1 Billboard 200
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March 28, 1973

Houses of the Holy – Led Zeppelin


11× Platinum • #1 US Billboard 200
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