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Number One songs on the UK pop charts in 1981

We'll find and beautifully frame an original copy of the record, with your own inscription printed and mounted beneath to mark the occasion. It's the perfect birthday or anniversary gift idea for lovers of music memorabilia.

Just click on any year in the box to see another list.

First week at no.1	Weeks at no.1	Artist	Title
Dec 27	2 wks	St.Winifred's School Choir	There's No-One Quite Like Grandma
Jan 10	4 wks	John Lennon	Imagine
Feb 7	2 wks	John Lennon	Woman
Feb 21	3 wks	Joe Dolce Music Theatre	Shaddap You Face
Mar 14	2 wks	Roxy Music	Jealous Guy
Mar 28	3 wks	Shakin' Stevens	This Ole House
Apr 18	3 wks	Bucks Fizz	Making Your Mind Up
May 9	5 wks	Adam And The Ants	Stand And Deliver
Jun 13	2 wks	Smokey Robinson	Being With You
Jun 27	2 wks	Michael Jackson	One Day In Your Life
Jul 11	3 wks	Specials	Ghost Town
Aug 1	4 wks	Shakin' Stevens	Green Door
Aug 29	1 wk	Aneka	Japanese Boy
Sep 5	2 wks	Soft Cell	Tainted Love
Sep 19	4 wks	Adam And The Ants	Prince Charming
Oct 17	4 wks	Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin	It's My Party
Nov 14	1 wk	Police	Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Nov 21	2 wks	Queen & David Bowie	Under Pressure
Dec 5	1 wk	Julio Iglesias	Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
Dec 12	5 wks	Human League	Don't You Want Me