1980s
| Year | Performing artist(s) | Nationality | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Pink Floyd !Pink Floyd | UK | Pink Floyd !The Wall | |
| 1981 | REO Speedwagon !REO Speedwagon | United States | Speedwagon !Hi Infidelity | |
| 1982 | Asia !Asia | UK | Asia !Asia | |
| 1983 | Michael Jackson !Michael Jackson | United States | Michael Jackson !Thriller | |
| 1984 | Michael Jackson !Michael Jackson | United States | Michael Jackson !Thriller | |
| 1985 | Bruce Springsteen !Bruce Springsteen | United States | Bruce Springsteen !Born in the U.S.A. | |
| 1986 | Whitney Houston !Whitney Houston | United States | Whitney Houston !Whitney Houston | |
| 1987 | Bon Jovi !Bon Jovi | United States | Bon Jovi !Slippery When Wet | |
| 1988 | George Michael !George Michael | UK | George Michael !Faith | |
| 1989 | Bobby Brown !Bobby Brown | United States | Bobby Brown !Don't Be Cruel |
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