Michael Jackson’s Hugely Successful Compilation Reaches A Chart Landmark
Michael Jackson's 'Number Ones' compilation has reached 250 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This milestone follows a surge in popularity for the late artist's catalog after the release of his recent biopic.
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Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson’s Hugely Successful Compilation Reaches A Chart Landmark By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Aug 23, 2026, 11:00am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Michael Jackson’s 'Number Ones' reaches 250 weeks on the Billboard 200, becoming only his third release to hit that milestone after 'Thriller' and 'The Essential Michael Jackson.' The compilation slips to No. 16 and appears on six Billboard rankings this week, including top 10 placements on the Top R&B Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Vinyl Albums charts.
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