Alle jaarlijstjes die er toe doen, in één register
| Pos^ | Artiest^ | Titel^ | Jaar^ |
| Oor - Jaarlijst 1981 | |||
| 1 | King Crimson | Discipline | 1981 |
| 2 | U2 | October | 1981 |
| 3 | Au pairs | Playing with a different sex | 1981 |
| 4 | Bill Nelson | Quit dreaming and get on the beam | 1981 |
| 5 | Heaven 17 | Penthouse and pavement | 1981 |
| 6 | Medium medium | The glitterhouse | 1981 |
| 7 | Fay Lovsky | Confetti | 1981 |
| 8 | Mink DeVille | Coup de grâce | 1981 |
| 9 | Level 42 | Level 42 | 1981 |
| 10 | Comsat angels | Sleep no more | 1981 |