Jackson dominates Irish albums chart

Michael Jackson dominates the Irish albums chart this week, taking up four places in the top five.

The legendary singer, who passed away on June 25 following a heart attack, tops the chart with his 2005 greatest hits collection The Essential.

His 2003 Number Ones compilation takes second place, followed by 2008's King Of Pop at number three. The star's iconic Thriller album, originally released in 1982, is in fifth position.

In total, nine of Jackson's albums feature in the top 100. Other notable inclusions are 1979's Off The Wall at eleven, 1987's Bad at fourteen and 1991's Dangerous at 43.

The top ten albums in full:

1. (-) Michael Jackson: 'The Essential'
2. (43) Michael Jackson: 'Number Ones'
3. (-) Michael Jackson: 'King Of Pop'
4. (1) Imelda May: 'Love Tattoo'
5. (-) Michael Jackson: 'Thriller'
6. (2) Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: 'Greatest Hits'
7. (4) Paolo Nutini: 'Sunny Side Up'
8. (9) Lady GaGa: 'The Fame'
9. (3) The Script: 'The Script'
10. (7) Kings Of Leon: 'Only By The Night'