As you can see, it was very difficult to scrape together a list of big dance hits in 1981. It is only a 45 minute mix. One stroke of luck was the discovery of the track by Stars on 45, which hit #1 worldwide, including Billboard's Hot 100! IMO, 1981 was the low point for dance music.

12. "The Winner Takes It All" - Abba
11. "Don't Stop The Music" - Yarborough & Peoples
10. "Kiss On My List" - Hall & Oats
09. "Stars On 45 Medley" - Stars on 45
08. "Whip It" - Devo
07. "You Make My Dreams" - Hall & Oats
06. "Let's Groove" - Earth Wind & Fire
05. "Physical" - Olivia Newton-John
04. "Rapture" (K-Klassic Mix) - Blondie
03. "Tide Is High" (Sand Dollar Mix) - Blondie
02. "Bette Davis Eyes" (Trance Mix) - Kim Carnes
01. "Celebration" - Kool & The Gang