Thriller (album)
Thriller is Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, released on November 29, 1982, through Epic Records. It was featured as an Album of the Week during Week 127.
| Thriller | |
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| Charted Album by Michael Jackson | |
| Artist | Michael Jackson |
| Released | November 29, 1982 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 42:16 |
| Warz Score |  |
| Chart Overview | |
| Peak | 6 |
| Debuted | Week 112 |
| Last Seen | Week 140 |
| Rank | 83 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Certification | 1x Platinum ▲ |
| Plays | 478 |
| Weeks | 6 |
The album reached its highest peak of #6 during Week 140. The album's highest-charting song is "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", which peaked at #4.
Album Review
| “ | It's understandable why this is one of the best-selling albums of all time. I grew up listening to most of the songs on this legendary album — from Thriller, Beat It, to Human Nature. I think it's an amazing album to listen to every once in a while because this is music that never dies. My favorite song, believe it or not, is The Girl Is Mine. My only reason for giving this album an 84 is because I won’t revisit it as often and due to relatability. | ” |
| — King Warz (November 3, 2025) | ||
Track-by-Track Review
| Track | Score (0–10) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | 9 | Just a classic song. Very timeless. Will always come back to it. |
| Baby Be Mine | 6.9 | I mean it's an ok song, but I only envision having it play in the background. |
| The Girl Is Mine | 9.5 | It’s a nice track, love Sir Paul McCartney's addition to this — lovely hook. Will definitely come back to it. |
| Thriller | 8.7 | Another classic track that I grew up listening to. Still absolutely timeless! |
| Beat It | 9.1 | Legendary track, just absolutely amazing. |
| Billie Jean | 9.2 | Another timeless classic. |
| Human Nature | 9 | I mean, timeless — nothing negative to say about this amazing record! |
| P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | 8.7 | Yeah, the hook on this is great! TikTok made me like this jam a little more. |
| The Lady in My Life | 7 | Similar to Baby Be Mine, it's not bad but don’t see me revisiting it much. |
Album Ranking
| Rank | Track | Score (0–10) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl Is Mine | 9.5 |
| 2 | Billie Jean | 9.2 |
| 3 | Beat It | 9.1 |
| 4 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | 9 |
| 5 | Human Nature | 9 |
| 6 | Thriller | 8.7 |
| 7 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | 8.7 |
| 8 | The Lady in My Life | 7 |
| 9 | Baby Be Mine | 6.9 |
Trait Scores
| Trait | Score (0–10) | Weight | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replay Value | 7 | 7 | High replay value for the classics, though not something I’d revisit too frequently. |
| Relatability | 7 | 5 | Great storytelling but not personally relatable throughout. |
| Vocals | 9 | 5 | Michael's vocals are rich, expressive, and perfectly executed. |
| Production / Instrumentals / Length | 9 | 4 | Iconic production that defined pop and R&B for generations. |
| Lyrics / Theme | 9 | 2 | Classic pop narratives mixed with social messages — still hold up. |
| Cohesion / Sequencing | 10 | 2 | Perfectly sequenced with a strong flow from start to finish. |
Calculation
| Name | Formula |
|---|---|
| Track Rating Average (0–10) | 8.57 |
| Track Score (100-point) | 85.67 |
| Trait Average (0–10) | 8.12 |
| Trait Score (100-point) | 81.2 |
| Final Album Score (100-point) | 84.55 |
Chart Summary
Thriller by Michael Jackson debuted on the King Warz Albums chart at #8 in Week 112 and has spent 6 total weeks on the chart. It peaked at #6 in Week 140.
The album earned its highest weekly points total, 85, in Week 140 at #6 after climbing 13 places. Its longest unbroken run on the chart lasted 2 weeks, from Week 139 to Week 140. The album has re-entered the chart 4 times, with gaps of 1 to 12 weeks between appearances; the first re-entry came in Week 114 and the most recent in Week 139. Of its 6 chart weeks, 0 have come inside the top 5, 3 inside the top 10 and 6 inside the top 20.
Among the 143 albums that have charted, it ranks #83 all-time. Across its charted weeks alone it has moved 631 units from 180 plays and 271 chart points, its chart presence driven 57% by raw streams and 43% by chart points; its certification also counts streaming from weeks off the chart.
2025 brought 2 chart weeks, peaking at #8, averaging #8, earning 104 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 114 (60 points). 2026 brought 4 chart weeks, peaking at #6, averaging #14, earning 167 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 140 (85 points), and it has moved 696 units so far, currently sitting 40th on the year-end chart.
Notable Achievements
- The album is certified Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | December 3, 2025 (Week 116) | 500 | 1,510 days |
| Platinum | May 18, 2026 (Week 140) | 1,000 | 1,676 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on October 15, 2021 (Week 2).
- Biggest listening day: October 31, 2025 (39 plays).
- 478 total plays across 101 different days.
Chart Performance
Units growth by charted week
Tracklist
| # | Song | Peak | Weeks | Plays | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | 4 | 4 | 72 | Platinum |
| 2 | Baby Be Mine | — | — | 42 | — |
| 3 | The Girl Is Mine | 6 | 4 | 60 | Platinum |
| 4 | Thriller | 56 | 1 | 44 | — |
| 5 | Beat It | 55 | 1 | 56 | Gold |
| 6 | Billie Jean | 49 | 5 | 78 | Gold |
| 7 | Human Nature | — | — | 42 | — |
| 8 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | — | — | 42 | — |
| 9 | The Lady in My Life | — | — | 42 | — |
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Album | Artist | TW | LW | OC | UTS | PLS | PK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 06, 2025 | Week 112 | NEW | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 8 | - | 1 | 136 | 46 | 8 | 44 |
| November 20, 2025 | Week 114 | RE | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 8 | - | 2 | 144 | 42 | 8² | 60 |
| February 19, 2026 | Week 127 | RE | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 19 | - | 3 | 60 | 27 | 8² | 6 |
| April 30, 2026 | Week 137 | RE | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 13 | - | 4 | 97 | 20 | 8² | 57 |
| May 14, 2026 | Week 139 | RE | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 19 | - | 5 | 59 | 20 | 8² | 19 |
| May 21, 2026 | Week 140 | ▲13 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 6 | 19 | 6 | 135 | 25 | 6 | 85 |
Year End Chart Appearances
| Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 4 | 696 | 263 | 6 | — |
Note: The 2026 year-end position is tentative and subject to change as the year has not concluded.
Month End Chart Appearances
The album has appeared on 2 month-end charts.
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2026 | 15 | 3 | 324 | 80 | 6 | — |
| November | 2025 | 15 | 2 | 299 | 91 | 8 | 2 |