| Order | Artist | Plays |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | RAMP | 1 |
| 1952 | POSER | 1 |
| 1953 | The Chakachas | 1 |
| 1954 | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 1 |
| 1955 | CAKE | 1 |
| 1956 | DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET | 1 |
| 1957 | Sheryl Crow | 1 |
| 1958 | Chris Cornell | 1 |
| 1959 | Ska Cubano | 1 |
| 1960 | Jack DeJohnette | 1 |
| 1961 | Superpitcher | 1 |
| 1962 | Rance Allen | 1 |
| 1963 | Trini Lopez | 1 |
| 1964 | Opus III | 1 |
| 1965 | Jessi Colter | 1 |
| 1966 | Bad Company | 1 |
| 1967 | Mother Earth | 1 |
| 1968 | Dave & Ansel Collins | 1 |
| 1969 | Les Hommes | 1 |
| 1970 | Chuck Mangione | 1 |
| 1971 | Soulsearcher | 1 |
| 1972 | Nelly | 1 |
| 1973 | Humate | 1 |
| 1974 | Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley | 1 |
| 1975 | Pete Jolly | 1 |