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Michael Jackson's Album Hits 520 Weeks on Billboard 200

6/18/2025

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Michael Jackson's beloved compilation album, *The Essential Michael Jackson*, has achieved an impressive 520 weeks on the Billboard 200, celebrating a decade of enduring popularity. It now stands alongside his legendary album *Thriller*, which boasts 682 weeks on the chart. The surge in streaming, with over 10 million plays last week alone in the U.S., fuels this remarkable success.

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Michael Jackson's beloved compilation album, *The Essential Michael Jackson*, has achieved an impressive 520 weeks on the Billboard 200, celebrating a decade of enduring popularity. It now stands alongside his legendary album *Thriller*, which boasts 682 weeks on the chart. The surge in streaming, with over 10 million plays last week alone in the U.S., fuels this remarkable success.