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Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Denied No. 1 Album Sales Spot
2 Jun
Summary
- 'Thriller' reached No. 2 on Top Album Sales, its highest position.
- Le Sserafim's 'Pureflow' debuted at No. 1, blocking Jackson.
- Jackson has two albums stall at No. 2 on the Top Album Sales chart.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' has ascended to No. 2 on the Top Album Sales chart, marking its highest-ever position on this specific ranking. This placement is significant as the Top Album Sales chart measures pure purchases, distinct from the Billboard 200 which incorporates streaming.
The K-pop group Le Sserafim's debut album, 'Pureflow,' claimed the No. 1 spot, preventing 'Thriller' from reaching the top. This is the third chart-topping album for Le Sserafim.
'Thriller' is not the only Jackson album to narrowly miss the No. 1 position on the Top Album Sales chart; 'Xscape' also peaked at No. 2 in May 2014.
Despite not hitting No. 1 on this particular chart, Jackson continues to have a strong presence, with four of his albums charting within the top 10 this week, including 'Number Ones' at No. 6 and 'Off the Wall' at No. 8. 'Thriller' also secured the No. 2 position on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, behind Drake's 'Iceman,' but claimed the No. 1 spot on the Top R&B Albums tally.
