Curiously, Michael Jackson is not featured on the countdown, despite he was one of the best selling singers around the world with music videos as Michael Jackson: Billie Jean (1983), Michael Jackson: Beat It (1983), Paul McCartney Feat. Michael Jackson: Say Say Say (1983), Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983), Michael Jackson: Bad (1987), Michael Jackson: The Way You Make Me Feel (1987), Michael Jackson: Dirty Diana (1988), Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal (1988), Michael Jackson: Liberian Girl (1989) and Michael Jackson: Leave Me Alone (1989).
Despite to be a Top 50, in the list are ranked 57 songs/music videos.
Of the 57 music videos featured in the countdown, only three are totally in black and white: Nik Kershaw: Wouldn't It Be Good (1984) (although there is a version in color), Mr. Mister: Broken Wings (1985) and Sting: Englishman in New York (1988). Despite its appearance to be black and white, Gloria Estefan: Don't Wanna Lose You (1989) was filmed in bright white and faded sepia.
The Top 50 hasn't host to introduce the music videos, and it hasn't opening or ending credits. It only broadcasts the music videos in countdown without pause or commercials but a brief channel ident promo each 20-30 minutes. In addition, it shows titles (solo singer/music band, song name and album name) at the start and ending of each one, and its number in the countdown.
In the countdown there is featured an only one duet: George Michael & Aretha Franklin: I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) (1987).