Number Ones (Michael Jackson album) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Number 1's. Number Ones Greatest hits by Michael Jackson Released November 18, 2003 (Re-Released in February 2009) Recorded 1978–2003 Genre Pop, R&B, rock, new jack swing, funk, soul Length 78:52 (American version) 79:01 (International version) Label Epic Producer Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Teddy Riley, R. Kelly, Dr. Freeze and others Professional reviews Allmusic link Guardian Unlimited link Michael Jackson chronology Invincible (2001) Number Ones (2003) Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection (2004) Alternate cover 1 Alternate cover 2 Alternate cover 3 Number Ones is a greatest hits album of singer-songwriter Michael Jackson released by Sony Music worldwide on November 17, 2003 (and one day later in the United States). It was Jackson's first proper compilation album with Sony, after the release of HIStory – Past, Present and Future, Book I in 1995 (and after the re-release of that album as a single-CD, only-hits edition in 2001). Adopting the concept from blockbuster greatest hits compilations such as The Beatles' 1 (2000) or ELV1S: 30 #1 Hits (2002), the album included Jackson singles that reportedly reached #1 in charts around the world (this way, the number-one rule was extended besides the UK/US-restricted politics used for the Beatles and Elvis compilations). Number Ones was successful around the world, reaching #1 in the UK and #13 in the United States. It proved to be an enduring catalog seller, eventually returning to the top spot in the UK and US charts in 2009 after Jackson's sudden death.[1][2] Contents [hide] 1 Background 2 Album information and reception 2.1 American version/Canadian first pressing 2.2 European/Australian/Canadian slide cover version 3 Certifications 4 2009 5 See also 6 References [edit] Background In 1995 Jackson released HIStory – Past, Present and Future, Book I, a two-disc set featuring one disc of greatest hits and the second comprising new material. The album was well-received, but (as many critics pointed) it was seen by many buyers – who wanted exclusively a greatest hits set – as an unattractive product. A re-release of the hits disc only (titled Greatest Hits HIStory – Volume I) did not find much commercial success. In 2003, Sony released Number Ones, which was different from HIStory in several ways. The latter comprised fifteen singles (fourteen of them Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hits) – three from Off the Wall, five from Thriller, four from Bad and three from Dangerous. The versions of those songs were included exactly as they appeared on the original albums, whereas Number Ones included radio edits and single versions. Number Ones also offered singles from the second disc of HIStory, plus the title track from Blood on the Dance Floor and "You Rock My World", the hit single from Invincible. The album also included two bonus tracks – "Break of Dawn" (a song from Invincible that was never released as a single) and the new, previously unreleased single, "One More Chance", which became his final hit single during his lifetime. [edit] Album information and reception In the U.S, Number Ones was certified Platinum in November 2005, and according to Nielsen Soundscan sold an additional 227,000 copies through to April 2007. Worldwide, the album has sold more than six million copies. A partnering Number Ones DVD was released simultaneously, also to significant success, As well as including most of Jackson's international #1 hits, the compilation included one new track: "One More Chance", which was written for Jackson by R. Kelly. The U.S. release also included another track, a live rendition of "Ben". Interestingly, some of Jackson's bigger hits such as "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Remember the Time" and the UK #1 "One Day In Your Life" were absent from the collection, while "Break of Dawn" was present on all editions, despite never being released as a single. [edit] American version/Canadian first pressing "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" – 3:55 7" edit. First time available on an album. "Rock with You" – 3:40 "Billie Jean" – 4:52 "Beat It" – 4:17 "Thriller" – 5:11 New edit. First time available. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (with Siedah Garrett) – 4:11 "Bad" – 4:05 "Smooth Criminal" – 4:17 "The Way You Make Me Feel" – 4:56 "Man in the Mirror" – 5:04 Single version. First time available on an album. Exclusive track for the American version. "Dirty Diana" – 4:40 "Black or White" – 3:19 New edit. First time available. "You Are Not Alone" – 4:34 Radio edit. First time available on a Michael Jackson album. "Earth Song" – 5:00 Radio edit. First time available on a Michael Jackson album. "You Rock My World" – 4:25 Radio mix. First time available on a Michael Jackson album. "Break of Dawn" – 5:29 "One More Chance" – 3:49 New song. Previously unreleased. "Ben" (live) – 2:58 A live recording from the 1972 American number-one single. It's an exclusive track for the American version. [edit] European/Australian/Canadian slide cover version "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" – 3:55 7" edit. First time available on an album. "Rock with You" – 3:40 "Billie Jean" – 4:52 "Beat It" – 4:17 "Thriller" – 5:11 "Human Nature" – 4:05 Exclusive track for the non-American version. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (with Siedah Garrett) – 4:11 "Bad" – 4:05 "The Way You Make Me Feel" – 4:56 "Dirty Diana" – 4:40 "Smooth Criminal" – 4:16 "Black or White" – 3:18 New edit. First time available. "You Are Not Alone" – 4:33 Radio edit. First time available on a Michael Jackson album. "Earth Song" – 5:00 Radio edit. First time available on a Michael Jackson album. "Blood on the Dance Floor" – 4:11 It's an exclusive track for the non-American version. "You Rock My World" – 4:25 Radio mix. First time available on a Michael Jackson album. "Break of Dawn" – 5:29 "One More Chance" – 3:49 New song. Previously unreleased. Note: The second Canadian version packaged with slide cover packaging uses this tracklist, but the CD has been erroneously printed with the US tracklist (possibly due to the fact that the first pressings of the Canadian edition were the same as the American edition). [edit] Certifications Country Peak Certification Sales Europe 3x Platinum 3,000,000 U.S. Billboard 200 13 Platinum 2,700,000+ U.S. Billboard 200 (2009) 1 UK[1] 1 4x Platinum 1,570,000 Australia[3] 2 4x Platinum 280,000 Austria[4] 11 Gold 15,000 Argentina[5] Gold 20,000 Brazil 27 Gold 50,000 Canada[6] 1 Germany[7] 7 Gold 150,000 Ireland 1 5x Platinum 75,000 Japan 6 Gold 150,000 Mexico[8] Gold 60,000 New Zealand 1 3x Platinum 45,000 Poland 3 [9] Russia Platinum 20,000 [10] Spain 17 Gold 50,000 Singapore Platinum 17,650 Switzerland[11] 14 Gold 20,000 Turkey Gold 80,000 [edit] 2009 Following Jackson's death, sales in a total of 13 countries pushed Number Ones to the number one spot on their iTunes chart.[12] Number Ones sold 108,000 units in the US on the chart week ending July 1st 2009 following Jackson's death and was the biggest selling album of the week. The next week, the album sold an estimate 330,000 copies. The album was not allowed to chart on the Billboard 200, but entered the Comprehensive chart at Number 1.[2] In the UK, the album re-entered the UK charts at Number 1.[1] In New Zealand, Number Ones re-entered the chart following Jackson's death at number 38, climbing to number the 4 the following week. It then reached number one the next week. The album was also certified 3x Platinum, shipping over 45,000 copies.[13] [edit] See also Top selling singles and albums in Ireland 2003 Number Ones DVD [edit] References ^ a b c "Michael Jackson tops album chart". BBC News Online. 06/28/09. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8123085.stm. Retrieved on 2009-06-28. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith. Michael Jackson Breaks Billboard Charts Records, Billboard, June 30, 2009. ^ ARIA Album Chart ^ IFPI Austria - Verband der Österreichischen Musikwirtschaft ^ CAPIF ::: Representando a la Industra Argentina de la Música ::: ^ JAM! Music Soundscan Charts ^ Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Gold/Platin-Datenbank ^ AMPROFON Gold Certification ^ http://olis.onyx.pl/listy/index.asp?lang=pl ^ 2M Online ^ The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community ^ Michael Jackson Pressing CD Makers, TMZ, June 27, 2009; Michael Jackson set to be number one in charts following his death, The Daily Telegraph, June 27, 2009. ^ http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp Preceded by Life for Rent by Dido UK number one album November 29, 2003 – December 5, 2003 Succeeded by Life for Rent by Dido Preceded by West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum by Kasabian UK number one album June 28, 2009 – July 5, 2009 Succeeded by The Essential Michael Jackson by Michael Jackson [hide]v • d • eMichael Jackson Main articles Health and appearance · Neverland · 1993 accusations of child sexual abuse · Living with Michael Jackson · People v. 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