THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON by MICHAEL JACKSON - Sales & Charts
Updated: November 1, 2024
THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON by MICHAEL JACKSON has sold 5,584,836 copies. THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON sold best in the United States (2,500,000 copies), Europe (IFPI) (2,000,000 copies) and the United Kingdom (1,800,000 copies).
THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 630 000 | 9x Platinum | [1] ARIA | |
 Belgium | 25 000 | 1x Gold | 2007 | [2] BRMA / ULTRATOP |
 Canada | 160 000 | Soundscan | 2014 | |
 Denmark | 15 000 | 1x Gold | 2009 | [3] IFPI Danmark |
 Finland | 20 290 | IFPI Finland | [4] Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland | |
 France | 200 000 | 2x Gold | 2005-10-12 | [5] SNEP |
 Hungary | 3 000 | 1x Gold | 2010 | [6] MAHASZ |
 Ireland | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 | [7] IRMA |
 Japan | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2009-09 | [8] RIAJ |
 Korea | 6 546 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2015 | |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 519 | Gaon Year End Chart | 2020-12 | ||
| 635 | Gaon Year End Chart | 2019-12 | ||
| 773 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2018 | ||
| 1 070 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2017 | ||
| 818 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2016 | ||
| 1 377 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2015 | ||
| 1 354 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2014 | ||
 Mexico | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 2009-08-10 | [9] AMPROFON |
 New Zealand | 30 000 | 2x Platinum | [10] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Sweden | 30 000 | 1x Gold | 2011 | [11] IFPI Sverige |
 United Kingdom | 1 800 000 | 6x Platinum | 2024-11-01 | [12] BPI |
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| 1 500 000 | 5x Platinum | 2023-06-02 | [12] BPI | |
| 1 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2018-04-06 | [12] BPI | |
| 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2009-11-20 | [12] BPI | |
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 2009-08-14 | [12] BPI | |
 United States | 2 500 000 | 5x Platinum (2-disc) | 2021-08-20 | [13] RIAA |
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| 2 000 000 | 4x Platinum (2-disc) | 2018-08-23 | [13] RIAA | |
| 1 500 000 | 3x Platinum (2-disc) | 2013-05-16 | [13] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 2x Platinum (2-disc) | 2009-08-21 | [13] RIAA | |
 Europe (IFPI) | 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 2009 | [14] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 5 584 836 | Сountries: 16 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON
Decade-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON
| Chart 2000's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
76 | >350,000 |
| Chart 2010's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
80 | >630,000 |
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