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Michael Jackson Album Sales Total 800K In Pre-Memorial Week
July 07, 2009 – Rock and Pop
By Keith Caulfield, L.A.
On the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson, his legacy continues to shine on Billboard’s charts, a testament to his lasting musical legacy and impact.
Based on preliminary sales numbers from Nielsen SoundScan, Jackson’s catalog of solo albums sold a whopping 800,000 copies in the U.S. in the tracking week that ended at the close of business on Sunday (July 5) night. That’s an increase of 90% compared to the previous week, when his combined albums sold 422,000.
A jump in sales was expected, since this was the first full week of sales since Jackson’s passing on June 25. Additionally, after most physical retailers swiftly sold out of available Jackson albums, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group were able to replenish brick-and-mortar stores with CDs last week to meet customer demand.
In turn, physical albums accounted for 82% of Jackson’s sales last week — 656,000 physical albums versus 144,000 download albums. In the week previous, when Jackson’s albums moved a total of 422,000, physical albums accounted for 43% of that sum (181,000) while digital albums made up the other 57% (241,000).
When Sou ndScan’s charts are released in the morning on Wednesday, July 8, Jackson’s “Number Ones” collection will be the top selling album in the United States, with 339,000 (up 215%) and will also be No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Comprehensive Albums chart. “Thriller” will be No. 2 with 187,000 (up 86%) while the third place set will be the newly released “Now 31” various artists compilation, which will start with 169,000.
Jackson will also again dominate the Top Pop Catalog Albums chart. It tallies albums that are more than 18 months old, have fallen below No. 100 on the Billboard 200 and don’t have a current radio single. Catalog albums are ineligible to appear on The Billboard 200 chart though they can chart on the Top Comprehensive Albums chart.
Last week, Jackson had a record eight albums out of the top 10 on the Top Pop Catalog Albums chart, while a Jackson 5 compilation also found its way into the upper tier. This week, the entire top 10 is all-Jackson, all the time. He alone has albums at Nos. 1-6 and Nos. 8-10 while a Jackson 5 title (“The Ultimate Collection”) resides at No. 7.
On Billboard’s Hot Digital Songs chart, Jackson will hold down five out of the top 10 slots, with “Man in the Mirror” leading as his top selling digital download song of the week (159,000; down 3%). Overall, it ranks as the second-best selling song of the week, next to the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” (215,000; up 6%).
Jackson’s total song download sales this week — including his works with the Jackson 5 and the Jacksons — stand at 2.2 million downloads. Last week, the collected total was 2.6 million.
lifer
we need new LTL jd!!
propz to mj, watched the memorial all day. didnt realise how big an impact he had until today, RIP mike.
Fam0us
love it. thats amazing. Recognize that only the king of pop, the icon, could do things like this. Instead of all the bad press this is what should be spoken. He will truly be missed. Who’s bad?
MyStiRyGUrL
that is fUkCiNg
awesome!!!!
=D
i luv it tOo!!!
Nuance
Wow! Only MJ could do that! JD were have you been? Did you go to the Memorial?
3RDROB
Do it Mike! A Class Act.
Minnie
This definitely has me smiling. More people will know good music and the power of pure passion for their craft.
Christel
it’s not that people won’t buy records…they’re just looking for the right records to buy.
jenjen
That shows the power of Michael Jackson! He is truly the greatest entertainer in the world and will always be!! God bless u JD and the entire Jackson family, pass my deepest sympathy to Janet. The memorial today was phenominal! Couldn’t be better for the king of all time! Very touching and moving and emotional I think it really sunk in that he has left us, but he will always live on because we will never let his legacy die! We love u Michael!! Thanks to the Jackson family for letting us all be part of it! I’m sure his records will continue to be no #!…. he has made history once again!! Much luv!
King MT
THE KING SHALL LIVE FOREVER….RIP MIKE
Moni
I read about this! Awesome memorial service-wish Chris could have danced for him like he did James Brown. Usher and Stevie and baby girl had me crying. So did Brooke. RIP MJ!
2damnfunny
Fuck all the Haters! I’m keeping his memory alive!
He was and still is one of the greatest that ever lived! As Usher sang….gone too soon…..
I already bought three cds and on a waiting list for 8 more albums…..Long Live the KING of Pop, Rock and Soul!!!!! Will always love you Michael!!!!! Often imitated but NEVER duplicated!
The Queen
Just wondering if you were @ the Memorial JD…I didn’t see you on TV…
Lola
His death has definitely put the world back in touch with his music, including myself! Glad I contributed to some of those numbers…GONE TOO SOON RIP
jtuscani
JD,
Why isn’t this story being run and plastered all over the media? This is the 2nd article that you posted regarding such a phenomenol feat, yet I’ve only heard about this through only one other media source. This is huge! Undeniably huge, yet speculation over what, when, where, etc anything that paints a negative picture or provides a negative connotation is being repeatedly ran over and over at nauseum. It is so unfortunate that a musical genius cannot get his due. The proof is out there, but the media refuses to provide the positive stories. I hope Michael is at peace now in death because he definitely receive it here in life. RIP MJJ
Casarae
Once again we will hear “QUALITY MUSIC” that has a specific and vivacious message. These artists need to step it up seriously. I’m tired of bubble gum lyrics with no distinct message. STEP IT UP!!!!!!!!
R.I.P Michael Jackson…Janet and family you are loved.
NYC ICON
I LOVE IT! It is up to US to promote this information to everyone that we know and every website that we visit. There is power in numbers!! LET’S DO THIS !!!
andre
I LOVE IT TOO!!
DAINTY 1
Does anyone remember the Michael Jackson halloween special he did a few years back? I am trying to find it for my daughter. If anyone could help out with that i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Jay Jay
Thats amazing!!!! Long Live the King of Pop! Long Live the King! LOng Live the King!!
Caramoan Island Tour Resort
Michael Jackson would still be remembered as the only King of Pop. We would surely miss him.
nordia
i just want to say this tells us people are still willing to buy music and will by music so i say congrats michael and the jackson family… rip love nordia.. to jd and janet the funeral was amazing loved it and love you guys as a unit stay strong
Jazzy Pike
No one but Michael Jackson can do something like that. I saw the memorial in my room and I could not stop crying after Brooke Shields came on and talked about him. I think the memorial was very good, it wasn’t too big but it wasn’t too small. I know I’m not the only one to say that when his daughter came out and said something that I started crying my eyes out. It was a good thing for her to do because it showed that Michael was a great father to those kids. I think the memorial kind of showed that Michael wasn’t just “the greastest entertainer who ever lived” but he was just one of us, eating KFC, sneaking into rooms, getting teased by friends, all that stuff. JD where were you? I saw Janet there. It was sad when Michael’s daughter ran into her arms. Stay strong man.
Heatha77
Mind Blowing, and i’m so thrilled this is happening!
Today i wore a vintage MJ tshirt to work and i am thrilled at all the people coming up to me to share a memory or favorite song story with me. MJ touched every age group, gender, religion and nationality.
I am celebrating what a true honor it is to have his music in my life!
Can’t wait to hear the new unreleased songs and see the Billboards light up like fire again!
MAGICAL!
Minnie
Dainty1, Its called “Ghost”. You should be able to find it on YouTube. I would provide the link but I’m on my phone.
LANTA1
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! THAT MAKES ME FEEL SO DAMN GOOD. WOW!!!! DONT STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH…LOL!!!
Chynna
YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
tamika
MJ was the greatest performer ever. His personal life is his business. Everyone has to realize he could even go through the drive-thru to order a Happy Meal. Janet keep your head up , maybe now they will listen to your music again and recognize the Jacksons are alive and well.
Ace La
do yall know about this guy name Chuck Dakota say that he did a Interview with Michael jackson in 2008???