Przeboje 1981 roku – numery 1 listy Billboard Hot 100

1. 3.01–24.01
   (Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon
   4 tyg.
2. 31.01
   The Tide Is HighBlondie
   1 tydz.
3. 7.02–14.02 ♪
   CelebrationKool & The Gang
   2 tyg.
4. 21.02
   9 To 5Dolly Parton
   1 tydz.
5. 28.02–7.03 ♪
   I Love A Rainy NightEddie Rabbitt
   2 tyg.
6. 14.03
   9 To 5Dolly Parton
   1 tydz.
7. 21.03 ♪
   Keep On Loving YouREO Speedwagon
   1 tydz.
8. 28.03–4.04
   RaptureBlondie
   2 tyg.
9. 11.04–25.04
   Kiss On My ListDaryl Hall John Oates
   3 tyg.
10. 2.05–9.05 ♪
    Morning Train (Nine To Five)Sheena Easton
    2 tyg.
11. 16.05–13.06
    Bette Davis EyesKim Carnes
    5 tyg.
12. 20.06 ♪
    MedleyStars On 45
    1 tydz.
13. 27.06–18.07
    Bette Davis EyesKim Carnes
    4 tyg.
14. 25.07
    The One That You LoveAir Supply
    1 tydz.
15. 1.08–8.08
    Jessie's GirlRick Springfield
    2 tyg.
16. 15.08–10.10
    Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie
    9 tyg.
17. 17.10–31.10
    Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)Christopher Cross
    3 tyg.
18. 7.11–14.11 ♪
    Private EyesDaryl Hall John Oates
    2 tyg.
19. 21.11–26.12
    PhysicalOlivia Newton-John
    6 tyg.

Źródło notowań: Billboard Hot 100 (dane: projekt billboard-hot-100 na GitHubie).