Michael Jackson 's solo discography from 1971 to 2009 spans 10 studio albums and several major compilations, transitioning from his early Motown years to his global reign as the "King of Pop"

. Collections covering this era often include his work from the first solo single in late 1971 through his final projects released just after his death in 2009. Studio Albums (1972–2001)

Michael Jackson released 10 solo studio albums during his lifetime, beginning with his debut while still a member of The Jackson 5. Off the Wall

The Jackson 5/7 Discography (Partial)

The Jackson 5/7 also had a significant impact on Michael's early career:

  1. Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5 (1970)
  2. ABC (1970)
  3. The Third Album (1970)
  4. Jackson 5 Christmas Album (1970)
  5. Maybe Tomorrow (1971)
  6. Lookin' Through the Windows (1972)
  7. Skywriter (1973)
  8. Get It Together (1973)
  9. Dancing Machine (1974)

10. Invincible (2001)

His final studio album released in his lifetime. Underrated, featuring Rodney Jerkins’ futuristic R&B.


Collecting Rare & Unreleased Tracks (1971–2009)

For true completionists, Jackson left behind hundreds of unreleased recordings. Some legal ways to access them:

Avoid “rare” MP3 packs from file-sharing sites—they often contain low-quality fakes, mislabeled tracks, or malware.