Michael Jackson’s Albums Reach New Peaks — Five Of Them At The Same Time
Michael Jackson's albums have achieved new peak positions on the U.K. sales chart, with five titles reaching new highs. This surge in popularity is attributed to the release of his biopic, which has increased consumption of his music. Despite a decline in box office performance for the film, Jackson's music continues to resonate with fans, leading to significant sales across various formats.
- ▪Five Michael Jackson albums reached new peak positions on the U.K. sales chart.
- ▪Thriller climbed from No. 14 to No. 5, while Number Ones rose from No. 16 to No. 7.
- ▪Dangerous achieved its highest position ever, moving from No. 80 to No. 74.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson’s Albums Reach New Peaks — Five Of Them At The Same TimeByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 08:00am EDTFive Michael Jackson albums — Thriller, Number Ones, Bad, Off the Wall and Dangerous — reach new peak positions on the U.K. sales chart. VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1986. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)WireImageMichael Jackson's forward surge on charts all around the world continues this week, even as his biopic, Michael, which is largely responsible for the uptick in consumption, slips at the box office.
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