Michael Jackson’s Career-Changing Album Reaches New Peaks On Several Charts
Michael Jackson's album Off the Wall is experiencing a resurgence on various Billboard charts. The album has reached new highs, climbing to positions it has never achieved before. Other albums by Jackson, such as Thriller, continue to perform well but have not reached new peaks recently.
- ▪Off the Wall has climbed to No. 7 on the Vinyl Albums tally and No. 11 on the Top Album Sales list.
- ▪The album also improved its positions on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and the Billboard 200, moving to Nos. 29 and 93, respectively.
- ▪Despite its success, Off the Wall only slipped one position on the Top R&B Albums chart, now sitting at No. 16.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson’s Career-Changing Album Reaches New Peaks On Several ChartsByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 08:00am EDTMichael Jackson's Off the Wall, which changed the trajectory of his career and ensure his solo superstardom, climb to new peaks on several Billboard charts. VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs at the 12th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on September 7, 1995. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)WireImageSeveral weeks into a renaissance on the charts, many of Michael Jackson's albums continue to perform extremely well.
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