| The Best of Michael Jackson | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by Michael Jackson | ||||
| Released | August 28, 1975 | |||
| Recorded | June 1971 – December 1974 | |||
| Length | 36:31 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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| Michael Jackson chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B− |
The Best of Michael Jackson is a compilation of American singer and recording artist Michael Jackson's greatest hits and was released by his former record company Motown on August 28, 1975 (just one day before Jackson's 17th birthday). It peaked at number 44 on the U.S. R&B albums chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Got to Be There" | Elliot Willensky | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Ben" |
| 2:45 |
| 3. | "With a Child's Heart" |
| 3:33 |
| 4. | "Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues)" | 3:23 | |
| 5. | "One Day In Your Life" |
| 4:16 |
| 6. | "I Wanna Be Where You Are" |
| 3:01 |
| 7. | "Rockin' Robin" | Leon René | 2:34 |
| 8. | "We're Almost There" | 3:45 | |
| 9. | "Morning Glow" | Stephen Schwartz | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Music and Me" |
| 2:37 |
Tracks 1, 6, 7 from Got to Be There. Track 2 from Ben. Tracks 3, 4, 9, 10 from Music & Me. Tracks 5, 8 from Forever, Michael.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1975–1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 3 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 11 |
| US Billboard 200 | 156 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 44 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1981) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 95 |
References
- Ruhlmann, William. "AllMusic review: The Best of Michael Jackson". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: J". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 27, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Michael Jackson – The Best of Michael Jackson" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- "Michael Jackson | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- "Michael Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Michael Jackson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1981". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
