Issue Date Album Artist Reference January 3 Double Fantasy John Lennon and Yoko Ono January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31 February 7 February 14 February 21 Hi Infidelity REO Speedwagon February 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 April 4 Paradise Theater Styx April 11 April 18 Hi Infidelity REO Speedwagon April 25 May 2 May 9 Paradise Theater Styx May 16 Hi Infidelity REO Speedwagon May 23 May 30 June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 Mistaken Identity Kim Carnes July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 Long Distance Voyager The Moody Blues August 1 August 8 August 15 Precious Time Pat Benatar August 22 Foreigner August 29 September 5 Bella Donna Stevie Nicks September 12 Escape Journey September 19 Tattoo You The Rolling Stones September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 Foreigner November 28 December 5 December 12 December 19 December 26 For Those About to Rock We Salute You AC / DC
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