Several Michael Jackson Albums Surge Back Onto The Charts

During any random week, a quick look at the United Kingdom’s music charts will likely show that Michael Jackson’s music is still being played by the general public. In that country, he often lands on a handful of lists with one of his most popular compilations, typically either The Essential or Number Ones – and during especially busy periods, both at the same time.

Occasionally, other releases by the late, great musician can also sell or stream well enough to appear, but the focus is typically on those releases that gather together his smashes. This week in the U.K., four full-lengths by Jackson live on at least one ranking, if not several. That roundup includes two compilations and two traditional studio albums, and those latter winners return to the musical lists during an exciting period for Jackson’s catalog.

Michael Jackson’s HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I Returns

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I once again ranks among the top-selling full-lengths in the U.K. Jackson’s second-to-last album, which was released in the summer of 1995, bounds back onto the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 80.

HIStory Lands on Downloads for the First Time in Almost a Decade

It’s been nearly a decade since HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I has occupied a spot on the Official Album Downloads chart, which lists the bestselling EPs and full-lengths in the U.K., regardless of genre – as long as they were purchased by listeners on sites like iTunes and Amazon. Jackson’s classic peaked at No. 30 back in 2009 and was last seen on this specific list in January 2017.

“They Don’t Care About Us” Debuts on Several Charts

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I appears to be surging in popularity thanks to the song “They Don’t Care About Us,” which was selected as the fourth single from the project. That track debuts on both the Official Dance Singles and Official Singles Sales charts in the U.K. this week, opening at Nos. 39 and 82, respectively. The tune also finds its way back to the Official Singles Downloads roster, where it can currently be located at No. 70 after once topping out at No. 26.

Michael Jackson’s Bad Surges Back Onto the Main Albums Roster

At the same time that HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I becomes a bestseller, Jackson’s Bad once again ranks as one of the most consumed releases in the U.K. Bad surges onto the Official Albums chart, a consumption roster, at No. 94. Bad launched at No. 1 on the main albums ranking back in September 1987 and went on to rule for five consecutive frames.

The Essential Climbs Back Inside the Top 10

Jackson sits highest across all the tallies on which he appears with The Essential. That compilation appears on only two rankings, and it’s present inside the top 10 on both of them.

The Essential lifts one spot to No. 5 on the Official Albums Streaming chart, returning to its all-time high. The former champion also improves slightly from No. 8 to No. 6 on the Official Albums rundown.

Number Ones Appears on Four Albums Charts in the U.K.

When looking at the total number of charts on which any of his albums appear, Number Ones takes the cake. That compilation can be found on four rankings, and it improves its standing on each and every one of them, finding space inside the top 40.