''The Collection'' is a

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by American recording artist

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. It was released on June 29, 2009 by

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. The album was released four days after his

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, though its release was already scheduled before Jackson's passing. With the exception of ''

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'', it contains all of Jackson's

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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'' UK edition album.

Chart performance

The album spent two weeks atop the

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Track listing

''
Off the Wall ''Off the Wall'' is the fifth studio album by the American singer Michael Jackson, released on August 10, 1979, by Epic Records. It was Jackson's first album released through Epic Records, and the first produced by Quincy Jones, whom he met ...
'' (2001 Special Edition)

'' Thriller''

''
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'' (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