Michael Stays at Number One for Five Straight Weeks

The album The Essential Michael Jackson entered its fifth week at number one on the UK best-selling albums chart.

In 2009, Michael Jackson’s name has remained at the top of music best-seller charts for a longer time than other artists.

The Essential Michael Jackson and Michael Jackson’s Number Ones have been number one in the UK and the United States for five weeks. That means the King of Pop is pushing past female singer Lady Gaga with her new album The Fame, which had been number one in the UK for four weeks.

On the UK’s top 50 best-selling albums chart, 10 of Michael’s albums are present.

Source: eMJey / ABC News / Official Charts Company