Michael Jackson Discography

A look back at the original-material albums from greatest-selling musical artist in history.

Wrap Staff

Michael Jackson’s discography goes back to 1972 and hit a peak with "Thriller," the best-selling album of all time. (Sales figures where available.)

 

 

Got to Be There

1972
Billboard peak position: 14

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Ben

1972
Billboard peak position: 5

 

 

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Music & Me

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1973

Billboard peak position: 92

 

 

 

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Forever, Michael

1978
Billboard peak position: 101

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Off The Wall

1979
Billboard peak position: 3
Worldwide sales: 20 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thriller

1982
Billboard peak position: 1
Worldwide sales: 109 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad

1987
Billboard peak position: 1
Worldwide sales: 30 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dangerous

1991
Billboard peak position: 1
Worldwide sales: 32 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

History

1995
Billboard peak position: 1
Worldwide sales: 20 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invincible

2001
Billboard peak position: 1
Worldwide sales: 10 million 

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