The legacy of the King of Pop has reached a new milestone this week as The Essential Michael Jackson moonwalks back to Number 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart. This resurgence marks the first time the career-spanning hits compilation has held the top position in seventeen years. The renewed interest follows the release of the highly anticipated biopic Michael, which has sparked a massive surge in streaming and sales across Jackson’s entire discography. Beyond the hits collection, the seminal 1982 album Thriller has climbed to Number 6, while 1987’s Bad has returned to the Top 10 for the first time in over a decade, landing at Number 8.
While Jackson dominates the summit, the chart is alive with contemporary success stories. Belfast trio KNEECAP have secured a career-best with their second studio album, FENIAN, which debuts at Number 2. The project has also claimed the top spot on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, proving the group’s significant physical appeal among fans.
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