43 Years Ago, The Best-Selling Album of All Time First Topped U.S. Charts

Michael Jackson's record-breaking pop album Thriller first made its debut on U.S. music charts on this day in 1983.

Produced by Quincy Jones, Thriller became a worldwide sensation that catapulted Jackson to an entirely new level of fame while making him one of the wealthiest music acts in the world. Today, it remains the best-selling album ever recorded.

'Thriller' Had A Historic Billboard Chart Performance

On February 26, 1983, Thriller made its first impact on the Billboard Album charts...