Michael Jackson albums discography (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Michael Jackson albums discography" in English language version.

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abpd.org.br (Global: 9,013^th place; English: low place)

"Brazilian certifications" (in Portuguese). Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2009. (To search the database for HIStory on Film, Volume II, type "Michael Jackson" into the Artista field.)

allmusic.com (Global: 25^th place; English: 22^nd place)

Peak chart positions for albums charting on the United States chart:
- "Michael Jackson – Artist US chart history". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
- "Music & Me". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 5, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2009.
- Ruhlmann, William. "AllMusic review: The Best of Michael Jackson". AllMusic. All Media Network. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- Superstar - Michael Jackson | Album | AllMusic, retrieved December 19, 2024
- "Motown Superstar Series, Vol. 7 - Michael Jack..." AllMusic. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Farewell My Summer Love". AllMusic. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
- Huey, Steve. "Michael Jackson - Compilation". AllMusic. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- "12 Inch Mixes (Epic Records / SME) - Michael Jackson". allmusic.com. December 19, 2024. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "The Ultimate Collection [Sony/Epic] - Michael Jackson". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- "Colour Collection (Motown Records) - Michael Jackson". AllMusic. May 3, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Best 1200 (Motown Records) - Michael Jackson". allmusic.com. December 19, 2024. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 - The Jackso... | AllMusic, retrieved December 19, 2024
- "18 Greatest Hits - The Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Early Classics - Michael Jackson | Album | AllMusic, retrieved December 19, 2024
- "Ripples and Waves: An Introduction to the Jackson 5 - The Jackson 5 : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". Allmusic.com. October 28, 2012. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2024. The Jackson 5 / Michael Jackson (album)
- "Ripples and Waves: An Introduction to the Jackson 5". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2021. The Jackson 5 / Michael Jackson
- "The Jacksons Story". allmusic.com. December 19, 2024. Archived from the original on July 3, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2024. Michael Jackson / The Jackson 5 / The Jacksons (album)
- "The Silver Collection - The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Pure Michael: Motown A Cappella - Michael Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". allmusic.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Best Selection - Michael Jackson (Epic Records) | User Reviews | AllMusic". allmusic.com. December 8, 2021. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "I Love MJ Forever - Michael Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic (Universal Distribution)". allmusic.com. April 5, 2017. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Mellow - Michael Jackson (Album) | Credits | AllMusic". Allmusic.com. January 5, 2014. Archived from the original on January 5, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (20th Anniversary Edition) – John Williams – Awards Archived 2020-07-09 at the Wayback Machine. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- "Michael Jackson's This Is It: Selections From - Michael Jackson | Release Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- "The Michael Jackson Mix - Michael Jackson - User Reviews - AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- "Music and Me (Motown Records) - Michael Jackson". allmusic.com. December 19, 2024. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Dangerous - The Short Films". AllMusic. Retrieved June 2, 2009.

amprofon.com.mx (Global: 3,862^nd place; English: 3,375^th place)

"Mexican certifications". AMPROFON. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008. Retrieved October 12, 2009.

archive.org (Global: 6^th place; English: 6^th place)

Guinness World Records 2007. New York: Guinness World Records Ltd. 2006. ISBN 1-904994-12-1.

archive.today (Global: 14^th place; English: 14^th place)

Slotek, Jim (December 2, 2004). "Sales jumped over balcony incident". Jam! Showbiz. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
"Argentina DVDs certifications" (in Spanish). Cámara Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2009.

aria.com.au (Global: 948^th place; English: 599^th place)

"Australian albums accreditations (2009)". ARIA. Archived from the original on November 12, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
"ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2011 Albums". ARIA. Archived from the original on September 29, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
"Australian albums accreditations (2001)". ARIA. Archived from the original on November 12, 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
"ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2013 Albums". ARIA. Archived from the original on February 5, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
"ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2014 Albums". ARIA. Archived from the original on April 28, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
"ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2010 Albums". ARIA. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
"Australian DVDs accreditations (2009)". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
"Australian DVDs accreditations (2010)". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
"Australian DVDs accreditations (2011)". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 10, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
"Australian DVDs accreditations (2012)". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

artistdirect.com (Global: 3,447^th place; English: 2,117^th place)

"Michael Jackson DVDs". Artistdirect. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved April 30, 2009.

avclub.com (Global: 136^th place; English: 93^rd place)

Rabin, Nathan (October 27, 2009). "The Remix Suite". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2013.

bbc.co.uk (Global: 8^th place; English: 10^th place)

"Michael Jackson: Life in Pictures". BBC. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
"Michael Jackson in 'record' $200m music deal". BBC. March 16, 2010. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2015.

bbc.com (Global: 20^th place; English: 30^th place)

Estimates for Michael Jackson's sales vary from 750 Million up to 1 Billion records. However these figures don't specify whether they are his solo sales or include his group sales with the Jackson 5, who have sold 150 million records. [1][2][3]
Crookes, Del (May 4, 2012). "Adele's 21 overtakes sales of Thriller in UK album list". Newsbeat. Archived from the original on June 11, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.

billboard.biz (Global: 2,332^nd place; English: 1,381^st place)

Caulfield, Keith (February 20, 2008). "Big Grammy Gains For Many; King of Pop Returns". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 28, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
Peak chart positions for some albums charting on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums chart:
- "Billboard Comprehensive Albums 2009-07-11 (Number Ones and The Essential Michael Jackson)". Billboard. July 11, 2009. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2011.

billboard.com (Global: 19^th place; English: 18^th place)

"Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 1, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
Anderson, Trevor (September 15, 2021). "The Albums with the Most Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits: Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 29, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
Greenberg, Steve (November 29, 2012). "Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at 30: How One Album Changed the World". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 3, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
"Michael Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
Caulfield, Keith (November 12, 2015). "Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200 By Title". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
Mitchell, Gail (July 3, 2009). "Exclusive: How Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Changed The Music Business". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
Trust, Gary (August 17, 2011). "Katy Perry Makes Hot 100 History: Ties Michael Jackson's Record". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
"Michael Jackson – Chart History – Dangerous". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
"Jackson's 'Invincible' To Debut At No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 7, 2001. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
Anderson, Trevor (June 25, 2019). "Michael Jackson's Posthumous Career: 10 Numbers That Tell The Tale". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
Caufield, Keith (July 29, 2016). "Billboard 200 Chart Moves". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
"Michael Jackson's New Album Out Dec. 14". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2010.
Keith Caulfield (May 14, 2014). "The Black Keys vs. Michael Jackson for No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Billboard.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
"Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Michael Jackson Earns 30th Charting Album With 'Scream'". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
"John Mayer Snares No. 1 On Busy Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 24, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
Gail Mitchell (May 16, 2022). "Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Double-CD Set". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.

bloomberg.com (Global: 99^th place; English: 77^th place)

Leonard, David (January 2, 2017). "Michael Jackson Is Worth More Than Ever, and the IRS Wants Its Cut". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.

books.google.com (Global: 3^rd place; English: 3^rd place)

Bogle, Donald (August 30, 2016). Elizabeth and Michael: The Queen of Hollywood and the King of Pop—A Love Story. Atria Books. ISBN 9781451676990. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
White, Miles (2012). "R&B, Contemporary". In Horn, David (ed.). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World. Vol. 8. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 372–377. ISBN 978-1-4411-6078-2.
"Michael Jackson Feted As Top Artist of Decade After Selling 110 Million Discs". Jet. Vol. 77, no. 22. March 12, 1990. p. 60. ISSN 0021-5996. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
Fisher, Mark (2009). The Resistible Demise of Michael Jackson. John Hunt Publishing. ISBN 9781846943485. Archived from the original on May 21, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
King of Pop. Branden Books. January 1993. ISBN 9780828319577. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
Springsteen Big in canada too. Billboard. December 20, 1986. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
"Billboard Charts". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 1, 2009. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021 – via Google Books.
Michael Jackson - King of Pop: 1958 - 2009. Kings Road. July 23, 2009. ISBN 9781843582243. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
Tim Hill, Michael Jackson Archived 2022-02-01 at the Wayback Machine (2011), p. 255, ISBN 1445424606.
Emily Herbert, Michael Jackson - King of Pop, 1958 - 2009 Archived 2022-02-01 at the Wayback Machine (2009), p. 188, ISBN 1843582244.
New Charts To Track Exclusives. Billboard Magazine. November 22, 2003. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
Craig Halstead and Chris Cadman, Michael Jackson the Solo Years Archived 2022-02-01 at the Wayback Machine (2003), p. 243, ISBN 0755200918.

bpi.co.uk (Global: 292^nd place; English: 226^th place)

"British album certifications – Michael Jackson". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 1, 2024. Select albums in the Format field. Type Michael Jackson in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

broadwayworld.com (Global: 255^th place; English: 167^th place)

"Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' is 1st Album Certified 33x Million; 'Bad' Certified 10 Million". Broadwayworld. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2017.

business-standard.com (Global: 350^th place; English: 206^th place)

"Michael Jackson's posthumous music video premieres online". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. August 14, 2014. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

capif.org.ar (Global: 7,155^th place; English: 5,957^th place)

"Argentina DVDs certifications" (in Spanish). Cámara Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2009.

charts.nz (Global: 720^th place; English: 419^th place)

"Michael Jackson – New Zealand Albums Chart". charts.nz. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2010.

chartsinfrance.net (Global: 1,590^th place; English: 4,734^th place)

"Cash Cash rend hommage à Michael Jackson avec son nouveau single : écoutez !". chartsinfrance.net. November 25, 2012. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
"Top Albums : Florent Pagny reste premier, Bernard Lavilliers plus fort que Patrick Fiori". chartsinfrance.net. October 9, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017.

cnn.com (Global: 28^th place; English: 26^th place)

edition.cnn.com

Griggs, Brandon (August 13, 2015). "Eight essential artists from the '70s". CNN. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.

collectionscanada.gc.ca (Global: 956^th place; English: 562^nd place)

Peak chart positions for albums charting on the Canadian chart:
- "November 25, 1972 Canadian Albums Chart 1968-2000 (Ben)". RPM. Archived from the original on June 30, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2009.

de-megaman.blogspot.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Hitflits: This is it platina uitgeleverd". De Megaman. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2009.

disqueenfrance.com (Global: 9,237^th place; English: low place)

"Certifications Albums Double Platine - année 2010". SNEP. Archived from the original on December 24, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
"Certifications Albums Platine - année 2010". SNEP. Archived from the original on December 24, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
"1997 French Diamond certifications (DVDs)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
"1998 French triple Platinum certifications (DVDs)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
"2004 French double Platinum certifications (DVDs)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
"2005 French triple Platinum certifications (DVDs)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
"2010 French Diamond certifications (DVDs)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on December 24, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.

dropbox.com (Global: 1,209^th place; English: 689^th place)

"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

dutchcharts.nl (Global: 400^th place; English: 259^th place)

"Michael Jackson – Dutch Albums Chart". dutchcharts.nl. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2010.

everyhit.com (Global: 5,493^rd place; English: 4,555^th place)

Peak chart positions for albums charting on the United Kingdom chart:
- "UK Top 40 Hit Database". everyHit. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2008.

ew.com (Global: 35^th place; English: 31^st place)

Greenblatt, Leah (July 3, 2009). "Michael Jackson's Albums". Entertainment Weekly. Time Warner Inc. Archived from the original on September 11, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2010.

go.com (Global: 48^th place; English: 39^th place)

abcnews.go.com

"Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' turns 35". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
Robinson, Brian (February 23, 2005). "Why Are Michael Jackson's Fans So Devoted?". ABC News. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2007.
Marikar, Sheila; Friedman, Emily (June 29, 2009). "Michael Jackson, King of Pop, Dead at 50". ABC News. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.

grammy.com (Global: 364^th place; English: 250^th place)

"Michael Jackson's 'Off The Wall' | For The Record". Grammy Awards. July 12, 2018. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2019.

guardian.co.uk (Global: 197^th place; English: 356^th place)

music.guardian.co.uk

Day, Elizabeth (March 16, 2008). "The whole world in his hands". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on June 3, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2008.

highbeam.com (Global: 405^th place; English: 256^th place)

business.highbeam.com

"Key releases". Music Week. October 31, 2009. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2012.

hollywoodreporter.com (Global: 15^th place; English: 16^th place)

Estimates for Michael Jackson's sales vary from 750 Million up to 1 Billion records. However these figures don't specify whether they are his solo sales or include his group sales with the Jackson 5, who have sold 150 million records. [1][2][3]

ifpi.at (Global: 2,792^nd place; English: 2,532^nd place)

"Austrian certifications" (in German). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Austria. Archived from the original on June 8, 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2009. (To search the database for Video Greatest Hits – HIStory, type "Michael Jackson" into the Interpret field and "Greatest Hits" into the Title field. From the Format field, choose "DVD" and complete the search.)

ifpi.fi (Global: 1,413^th place; English: 1,091^st place)

"Finnish certifications". IFPI Finland. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2010.

ifpi.nl (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Netherlands certifications (until 2006)". NVPI. Archived from the original on August 18, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2011.

india.com (Global: 385^th place; English: 234^th place)

zeenews.india.com

Asian News International (ANI) (September 27, 2009). "MJ nearly scrapped 'Thriller' release". Zee News. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2021.

infodisc.fr (Global: 1,968^th place; English: 1,778^th place)

Peak chart positions for albums charting on the French chart:
- "French Albums Charts Archive (from 1968 to 2007)". InfoDisc. Archived from the original on September 29, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- "French album certifications – Michael Jackson" (in French). InfoDisc. Select MICHAEL JACKSON and click OK.

juliensauctions.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Bad six-time Platinum in Australia, page 80". Julien's Auctions. Archived from the original on April 10, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2009.
"Bad five-time Platinum in Switzerland, page 74". Julien's Auctions. Archived from the original on April 10, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2009.

latimes.com (Global: 22^nd place; English: 19^th place)

Grad, Shelby (June 25, 2019). "Michael Jackson's final day: A sleepless night, dangerous drugs and a death that shook the world". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
Grein, Paul (November 6, 1987). "'Bad' Sales Not Bad, but Some Hoped for More". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
Roberts, Randall (September 18, 2012). "Michael Jackson's 'Bad 25' Box: Is it Worth Your Time and Money?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 24, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2013.

leparisien.fr (Global: 233^rd place; English: 1,170^th place)

à 00h00, Par Le 29 octobre 2001 (October 28, 2001). "REPÃ?RES". leparisien.fr.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

mtv.com (Global: 80^th place; English: 67^th place)

Kaufman, Gil (October 13, 2009). "Michael Jackson Estate Admits Paul Anka Co-Wrote 'This Is It'". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
Kaufman, Gil (October 3, 2011). "Michael Jackson Immortal Album Due November 21". MTV.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
"Michael Jackson Has A New Album... And A New Lawsuit". MTV. May 20, 1997. Archived from the original on April 26, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2008.

musiccanada.com (Global: 767^th place; English: 503^rd place)

"Canadian certifications". Music Canada. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
"Canadian certifications". Music Canada. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2011.

musicweek.com (Global: 2,278^th place; English: 1,337^th place)

"Michael Jackson sales special". music week. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2012.

musikindustrie.de (Global: 1,018^th place; English: 999^th place)

"German albums certifications". IFPI Germany. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
"» Statistik » Gold/Platin und Diamond Award » Verleihungsgrenzen" [» Statistics » Gold/Platinum and Diamond Award » Award limits] (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on October 18, 2015. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
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nme.com (Global: 128^th place; English: 91^st place)

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parool.nl (Global: 2,324^th place; English: 5,723^rd place)

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pitchfork.com (Global: 159^th place; English: 112^th place)

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riaa.com (Global: 162^nd place; English: 128^th place)

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smh.com.au (Global: 132^nd place; English: 96^th place)

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swisscharts.com (Global: 630^th place; English: 421^st place)

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telegraph.co.uk (Global: 30^th place; English: 24^th place)

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