Alle jaarlijstjes die er toe doen, in één register
| Pos^ | Artiest^ | Titel^ | Jaar^ |
| Oor - Jaarlijst 1981 | |||
| 1 | Y&T | Earthshaker | 1981 |
| 2 | Black sabbath | Mob rules | 1981 |
| 3 | Rush | Moving pictures | 1981 |
| 4 | Blue öyster cult | Fire of unknown origin | 1981 |
| 5 | AC/DC | For those about to rock we salute you | 1981 |
| 6 | Saxon | Denim and leather | 1981 |
| 7 | Riot | Fire down under | 1981 |
| 8 | Raven | Rock until you drop | 1981 |
| 9 | Cold chisel | Swingshift | 1981 |
| 10 | Motörhead | No sleep 'til Hammersmith | 1981 |