| Order | Artist | Plays |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri | 1 |
| 1927 | Brick | 1 |
| 1928 | Carl Carlton | 1 |
| 1929 | Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti | 1 |
| 1930 | Bonobo feat. Bajka | 1 |
| 1931 | David Ryan Harris | 1 |
| 1932 | Chip Wickham | 1 |
| 1933 | Vusi Mahlasela | 1 |
| 1934 | Vijay Benedict | 1 |
| 1935 | Beans | 1 |
| 1936 | Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros | 1 |
| 1937 | Lotus | 1 |
| 1938 | Cleo Laine | 1 |
| 1939 | B. Bravo | 1 |
| 1940 | Sonique | 1 |
| 1941 | The Mighty Mocambos | 1 |
| 1942 | The Jive Bombers | 1 |
| 1943 | Paulette Williams | 1 |
| 1944 | The Players Association | 1 |
| 1945 | Ron Trent | 1 |
| 1946 | Orchestra Harlow | 1 |
| 1947 | Dego & Kaidi Tatham | 1 |
| 1948 | Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five | 1 |
| 1949 | Jellyfish | 1 |
| 1950 | Ace Frehley | 1 |