‘HIStory’ Returns to the Downloads Chart
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I reenters the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 80, marking a notable comeback for Jackson’s 1995 double album. The project — his second-to-last studio release — has not appeared on the downloads tally in nearly a decade. It last charted in January 2017 and previously climbed as high as No. 30 in 2009.
The Official Album Downloads ranking reflects digital purchases from platforms such as iTunes and Amazon across all genres in the United Kingdom, making the return a significant indicator of renewed consumer buying activity.
“They Don’t Care About Us” Sparks Renewed Interest
Driving the album’s rebound is the single “They Don’t Care About Us,” which experiences fresh chart activity this week. The track debuts at No. 39 on the Official Dance Singles chart and at No. 82 on the Official Singles Sales list. It also reappears on the Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 70, after previously peaking at No. 26.
The renewed traction suggests a wave of digital purchases and streaming engagement tied specifically to the socially charged anthem, which originally served as the fourth single from HIStory.
‘Bad’ Reenters the Main Albums Chart
Simultaneously, Bad returns to the flagship Official Albums chart at No. 94. The 1987 blockbuster originally debuted at No. 1 and remained atop the ranking for five consecutive weeks. Its latest appearance reflects continued multi-format consumption, blending physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming activity.
‘The Essential’ Climbs Back Into the Top 10
Among Jackson’s catalog titles, The Essential Michael Jackson posts the strongest overall showing this frame. The compilation rises to No. 5 on the Official Albums Streaming chart, matching its all-time peak, and improves from No. 8 to No. 6 on the main Official Albums chart.
The two-chart top 10 presence highlights sustained streaming demand for Jackson’s most recognizable hits, a pattern that has frequently kept the set in rotation on U.K. rankings.
‘Number Ones’ Expands Its Chart Footprint
Meanwhile, Number Ones appears on four separate U.K. album charts this week, the widest spread of any Jackson title currently ranking. The compilation improves its position on each tally and secures placements inside the top 40 across the board.
Taken together, the multi-album resurgence reinforces Jackson’s lasting impact in one of the world’s largest music markets. Decades after their original release, both his studio projects and hit-packed retrospectives continue to generate measurable commercial momentum in the streaming era.