Michael Jackson – Number Ones (2xLP, Red Vinyl)

Michael Jackson's Number Ones brings together 18 major singles from across three decades of his solo catalogue, originally released in 2003 as his first standalone compilation since 1995's HIStory. More than a quick sampler, it traces the run that made Jackson a global pop figure, moving from Off the Wall and Thriller into later hits and closing with "One More Chance," the last new original track issued during his lifetime.

The strength of the set is its sweep. Early peak-era landmarks like "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" sit alongside "Smooth Criminal," "Black or White," "Earth Song" and "You Rock My World," showing how completely Jackson's singles shaped mainstream pop, R&B and dance music across changing eras. Several tracks appear here in 2003 edits or radio versions, which keeps the compilation focused on the sharp, chart-facing side of the catalogue.

This 2026 vinyl edition matters because Number Ones was long absent from the format: the collection is presented on 2xLP for the first time, in a gatefold sleeve and on verified red vinyl. For anyone after a broad, well-sequenced overview rather than a deep catalogue dive, it remains one of the most efficient ways into Michael Jackson's run of era-defining singles.

Features

• 2xLP, Red Vinyl
• First time on vinyl
• Gatefold sleeve