How Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Redefined Pop Music and Set Sales Records

On Feb. 26, 1983, Michael Jackson’s Thriller climbed to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, launching a record-breaking run that transformed pop music, music videos, and global superstardom.

This Day in History: Michael Jackson’s Thriller album goes #1, and stays there

February 26, 1983. Michael Jackson’s Thriller album goes to #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and stays there for 37 weeks.
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Michael Jackson’s Annual Chart Comeback Has Already Begun

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” returns to multiple Billboard charts as Halloween approaches, breaking into the top 10 immediately. PASADENA, CA - 1993: Singer Michael Jackson performs "Heal The World" ...
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SZA’s ‘SOS’ Surpasses Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ As The Longest-Running Top 10 Album By Black Artist In Billboard History

SZA continues to add to the list of her music achievements as her beloved SOS album reaches new heights nearly three years after its initial release. On March 12, 2025, SZA’s SOS album tied with ...

1982 Hit Voted ‘Best Music Video of All Time’

Michael Jackson‘s “Thriller” has been voted the best music video ever made, according to a ranking compiled by TheTopTens. The video was released in 1982 as the lead single ...
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Original Polaroid cover shot from Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ LP to star at Dec. 9 auction

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- On December 9, 2023, Blackwell Auctions will offer one of the most significant collections in music and pop culture history: a ...