Michael Jackson Returns To His Career Peak

Michael Jackson spent much of his career as one of the bestselling musical artists of his era. He achieved feats that no other act before him had managed, both in terms of albums and singles. These days, most people access the music they love via platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and others, and while some legacy acts have gotten lost in the shuffle when it comes to streaming platforms, Jackson has not. His discography is flush with so many beloved tunes that listeners continue to stream them heavily.

The Essential Michael Jackson Returns to the Top 10

The Essential Michael Jackson, a compilation of some of the superstar’s biggest hits, climbs this week on the Official Albums Streaming chart in the United Kingdom. The project lifts from No. 12 to No. 7, returning not only to the top 10, but reaching its loftiest placement ever.

Michael Jackson Soars Back to His Career Peak

No. 7 isn’t just a high point for The Essential — it’s the all-time peak for Jackson on the ranking as well. The compilation remains his only release to break into the top 10 on the streaming-only tally, and it has never climbed higher than seventh place.

Despite the fact that The Essential came out in 2005, it didn’t hit No. 7 until November 2023. Since then, the set has come close to matching that position several times, but it never quite made it until this frame.

Michael Jackson Climbs on Every Chart

As streams of The Essential grow, the title rises on the only other roster on which it can currently be found in the U.K., the Official Albums chart. The singles collection pushes from No. 21 to No. 16 this frame. The compilation has previously ruled that list and still ranks among Jackson’s No. 1s on the main albums tally.