'Billie Jean', released as the second single from his sixth studio album Thriller, topped the charts in 13 countries. The single peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson's first single to be certified by the RIAA was 'The Girl Is Mine' (1982), a collaboration with Paul McCartney. Both are certified platinum by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) sales in excess of 4 million and 2 million copies respectively. The album Off the Wall spawned five singles, including the chart-topping 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' (1979) and 'Rock with You' (1979). Jackson continued to release singles through the 1970s. Jackson's first number-one hit was 'Ben' (1972). His first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 was 'Got to Be There' (1971), which peaked at number four. He has 14 solo US #1s (including 1 with Paul McCartney) and a further 4 with The Jackson 5. See also: The Jackson 5 discography, Michael Jackson albums discography, and Michael Jackson videography Michael Jackson discographyĪmerican singer Michael Jackson has released 72 singles (including eight as a featured artist).
