''The Collection'' is a
compilation box set
A box set or (its original name) boxed set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box and offered for sale as a single unit.
Music
Artists and bands ...
by American singer and recording artist
Michael Jackson 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
Epic commonly refers to:
* Epic poetry, a long narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation
* Epic film, a genre of film with heroic elements
Epic or EPIC may also refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and medi ...
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early ...
s. 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
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the " King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over ...
'' 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
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Collection (Michael Jackson Album), The
2009 compilation albums
Michael Jackson compilation albums
Albums produced by Michael Jackson
Epic Records compilation albums
Compilation albums published posthumously