Now back on topic, I love MJ but I think that the 1 billion mark is a bit over exaggerated, because only his estate claim this sales figure and it hasnt been confirmed by any credible sources. 2 and 3 slots. American singer Michael Jackson (19582009) released 10 studio albums, 3 soundtrack albums, 1 live album, 39 compilation albums, 10 video albums and 8 remix albums. is wonderful, the articles is really great : D. Good job, cheers, Hes simply the King of Music God Bless MJ, 5 Evidence that proved elvis did sold more than 2 billion,just after elvis death below In the golden age of the nineties, some local acts reached sales of three or four million in China, like their local Michael Jackson Jacky Cheung, with The Goodbye Kiss (arguably the best-selling album ever in continental Asia), and around two million in India, but those are the best-selling albums ever there. He is blessed because He had done so many good things for this rotten world and we give s*** to him..When I read his trial,his books and stories,I feel ashamed to be part of the human race because garbage tabloids take advantage on his genuine love towards kids to somethin sexual. DeVillar bass and assistant engineer, Mike Donaldson engineer and additional vocal editing, Mike Daddy Evans production coordination, Rutger "Ruffi" Kroese drum programming and assistant engineer, John McClain executive producer, producer, Greg Morgan break editing & sound design, Daniela Rivera additional/assistant engineer, Steve Tirpak copyist and assistant to string arranger, Franck van der Heijden orchestral arrangements and conductor, Cover containing photographic element by Bill Nation, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 05:15. obviously not. Its still selling, so at this point its safe to say its sold in the neighborhood of thirty-two million or so in the United States. Data for U.S. sales comes largely from Billboard magazine and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Music God, Michael Jackson is unbeatable n he will remain the greatest entertainer of all time,there will never be another MJ.Love n miss u Mike,R.I.P,FOREVER IN MY HEART<3<3<3. Saltar al documento. Case closed!! The King Of Pop Is Making History And Breaking Records! Vieira takes a different view: Although I would be contradicted by many on that point, yes, it is still easily possible to sell as many records as Thriller, D.S.O.T.M., or Grease. Those albums are blockbustersalbums that reach groundbreaking sales, e.g. Thriller has sold over 100 million copies worldwide by itself. Mr. Jackson could NOT CONTROL NOR INTERFERE with his insurance carriers demand to settle the dispute. Related artists: MICHAEL JACKSON Contents: 1. WE LOVE MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON FOREVER IN OUR HEART.MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009 and, as might have been expected, has had tremendous album sales since. No freaking way he sold a billion. But in subsequent weeks, its total sales have shrunk Speed Demon 4. Even Invincible album has sold over 13 million copies with no promotion. LIKE ITS SAYS THE ESTATE SAYS 1 BILLION TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT BUT CONGRATS MICHAEL . We also learned that we didnt have an accurate picture of buying patterns. miss you Mike ! WRITE ME SOONI DONT SPEAK ENGLISH VERY WELL BUT I LIKE TO MAKE FRIENDS AND TALK WITH THEM. He will never pass Elvis or the Beatles. The insurance carrier negotiated and paid the settlement, over the protests of Mr.Jackson and his personal legal counsel. Mr. Jackson could NOT CONTROL NOR INTERFERE with his insurance carriers demand to settle the dispute Michael Jackson s Thriller has become the first album ever to be certified 30 times multi-platinum for U.S. sales, marking more than 30 million sales in the States. Vieira totals up fifteen million copies of Thriller sold in Europe, three million in Asia, and so forthand finds that Jackson might have sold an additional thirty-five million or so around the globe. 1 on the Billboard 200, the second-longest run in the top spot since 1956, when the chart became a weekly feature. i dont see elvis bringing about new albums i dont see the beatles bringing out new albums MJ Tabloid Junkie, oh befor i forget it was not Michael Jackson who made the decision to pay them off it was made by his insurance commpany. MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE KING OF MUSIC. "Bad" is estimated to have sold about 35 million copies worldwide. 1. how abot you shut you little freak Did I say your fave WILL NEVER. 1 and typically have their highest sales that first week. Jackson had the most Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart in one year, 19 in 2006. Text. let me make it easy to understand Michael Jackson Laid the Foundation Of modern music,dance,video the list gose on He deservedly continues to break more and more records. he was innocent. 1 All Time Album Today", "9 Longest streaks at billboard 200 top 5", "Michael Jackson Breaks Billboard Charts Records", "How Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Became the First Album To Notch Five Billboard Hot 100 No. Web1979 Off The Wall album signed Love Michael Jackson. The records of other countries were not kept with the accuracy of the U.S. for many years, for one thing. Jackson had 36 top 40 hits on the Top 100 Singles charts. Elvis has more fan clubs around the world also. Making it the number 1 album of all time. ric Gravels drama of a French commuters tight scheduling probes the political and emotional essence of work. By signing up, you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement. Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, near Chicago, on August 29, 1958. 11 May 2017 First released in November 1982, Thriller by Michael Jackson (USA, 19582009) is the worlds best-selling album. Sales figures vary, but Thriller has exceeded the 66 million mark as interest in the entertainers back catalogue remains strong following his death. Next, History is the highest selling double disc album, and History In The Mix remains the highest selling remix album. Its really amazing. I love you my angel and I think you know this. Definitely nothing crazy happening in China and India. Protest document see here:http://tributomichaeljackson.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/032205mjmemospprtobjpag3.jpg?w=640, Full document here:http://www.sbscpublicaccess.org/docs/ctdocs/032205mjmemospprtobj.pdf. obviously u r a cheap low life. LOS ANGELES (AP) Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is still scaring up sales and giving the King of Pop's legacy a new milestone. Thomas W. Sneddon Jr Who Lead Both investigations had to falsify evidance to TRY and Beat MJ down but tht didnt work. Will they, and Thriller, be there forever? Sales dropped from more than 2 million in 1993 to 555,000 in 1994. The 1993 Civil Settlement was Made by Mr. Jacksons Insurance Company and was not within Mr.Jacksons control. Iniciar sesin Registrate. Since his death, 2 albums of unreleased tracks have been posthumously released. Michael Jackson had four number one hits on the Top 100 Singles charts. The numbers are somewhat front-skewed, though, as Jackson sold more than 2 million albums in the three weeks immediately following his death. Ad Choices. where are the others 940 millions of albums!!! Hes the only king ! Michael Jackson is a legend ! I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. See video:Michael Jackson Hologram Moonwalks Its Way to a Standing O at Billboard Music Awards. n i dont care if am replyin like 9 months later bec if i see people tryin 2 bring him down i jst gotta reply. Jackson had a solo career at Motown (with hits like Ben and Got To Be There) and then further success with his brothers on Epic records, recording as the Jacksons. your WRONG in the head. He has not sold 1 billion records. Since his death, hes averaging more than two-and-a-half million per year. In fact, Thriller is the biggest highest selling album worldwide 30 years after his release. Again, thats shipped, not actually sold. Yes, despite passing away now three years ago, Pop deity Michael Jackson is continuing to extend his lead as the most groundbreaking creative act of all time. As part of the Jackson 5, he topped the charts with "I Want You Back" on the week of January 31, 1970. It is unfair for an insurance companys settlement to be now held against Mr. Jackson or for the Settlement Agreement to be admitted as evidence of Mr. Jacksons prior conduct or guilt. MJ has FIVE albums in those best selling albums list, and at #1 is THRILLER, the album which is 3x DIAMOND in the US Guiness Book and the RIAA do not class elvis as the the biggest seller bec it MJ Well theyll have to keep updating it cuz MJ IS STILL SELLIN. @Yeah right L&M are the most successful composers of all time and they are also the most covered artist of all time. All figures are acclaimed by their own estates. So logic will tell you the Beatles and Elvis sales are also exaggerated. for you! Yes, he was a great musician but his antics with young boys were disgusting, being famous does NOT get anyone a pass when it comes to s*** like that, put me off his music for life and it tainted his legacy permanently. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. In Michael Jacksons New York Times obituary, the singer is credited with selling a hundred million copies of his most popular album, Thrillerand with selling an estimated seven hundred and fifty million records worldwide over his career. ONLY MJ CAN!!! He sold 2.3 million digital singles the week ending June 28, 2009, and 2.016 million the following week. I want nobody ever taking his crownespecially that little talentless boy that wants to be the next MJ. NOT MJ. Worldwide Thriller sales were at 110+ million sold and within the U.S. sales sales now in the U.S. clsoe to $40 million. No offense, i love MJ but it seems huge to me no? - Decluttr including individual track sales and streaming. Michael IS Music, Nobody born now or in the future will come close to what he has done or his impact on the world, His recxords will never be broken because now people no longer have to even TRY or leave the house to by songs.. That does not speak of how mucgh a consmer or fan will do to by music.. 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