MICHAEL JACKSON - JACKSON IS THE KING OF U.K. MUSIC CHARTS

JACKSON IS THE KING OF U.K. MUSIC CHARTS

MICHAEL JACKSON is continuing to make history after his death - the KING OF POP has scored the top album and 13 hit songs on the U.K. music charts.
Jackson's death on 25 June (09) has prompted a surge in his sales all over the world, setting a new record in the U.K. as 13 of his tracks dominate the Top 40 singles chart.
Although he was beaten to poll position by Cascada's Evacuate The Dancefloor, the star still managed to score second place with his 1988 track, Man In The Mirror, and his 1983 hit Billie Jean finished tenth.
La Roux's anthem Bulletproof, David Guetta's duet with Kelly Rowland, entitled When Love Takes Over, and Lady GaGa's hit Paparazzi round out the top five.
Meanwhile, a compilation of Jackson's greatest hits, The Essential Collection, scooped the number one position on the British album chart.
Another Jackson collection, Number Ones, came third after La Roux's self-titled debut.
A spokesperson for music store HMV says, "This is the first time a major star has died in the digital age so the effect on the chart is unprecedented. People have been downloading their favourite songs and sending them flying into the Top 40."