The Collection is a compilation box set by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on June 29, 2009, by Epic Records. The album was released four days after his death, though its release was already scheduled before Jackson's passing. With the exception of HIStory, it contains all of Jackson's Epic studio albums. It has peaked at number one in several countries.
This set was originally available, albeit in different packaging, in 2001 as a very rare UK promo set to celebrate the release of Invincible at 34 Westferry Circus in Canary Wharf, London. This compilation also marks the beginning of Jackson's posthumous legacy. The artwork scheme is similar to the King of Pop UK edition album.
Chart performance The album spent two weeks atop the European Top 100 Albums chart.Michael Jackson Continues U.K. Chart Run. Billboard.com (2009-09-14). Retrieved on 2011-01-27.
Track listing Off the Wall (2001 Special Edition)
Thriller
Bad (2001 Special Edition)
Dangerous (2001 Special Edition)
Invincible
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2009)PeakpositionCzech Albums (IFPI CNR)TOP50 Prodejní. JACKSON MICHAEL. Ifpicr.cz. Retrieved on 2011-01-27.7Italian Albums (Musica e Dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Michael Jackson".2Polish Albums (ZPAV)Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS – Official Retail Sales Chart. OLiS (2011-01-16). Retrieved on 2011-01-27.2
Year-end charts Chart (2009) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 10 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) 24 Danish Albums (Hitlisten) 1 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 21 German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 39 Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) 24 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 65 Chart (2010) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 83 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 89
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