| Album of the Year: | Thriller, Michael Jackson | |
| Best New Artist: | Culture Club | |
| Best Pop Duo or Group: | 'Every Breath You Take,' Police | |
| Best Pop Female Vocal: | 'Flashdance: What a Feeling,' Irene Cara | |
| Best Pop Male Vocal: | Thriller, Michael Jackson | |
| Best Rock Duo or Group: | Synchronicity, Police | |
| Best Rock Female Vocal: | 'Love Is a Battlefield,' Pat Benatar | |
| Best Rock Male Vocal: | 'Beat It,' Michael Jackson | |
| Record of the Year: | 'Beat It,' Michael Jackson | |
| Song of the Year: | 'Every Breath You Take' Sting | |