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Michael Jackson set for UK Number One

The late singer is expected to top the albums chart tomorrow (June 28)

Michael Jackson is on course to score a UK number one tomorrow (June 28), following his death earlier in the week.

The singer died on Thursday after a suspected heart attack.

According to the Official Chart Company the singer's ’Number Ones’ compilation is expected to rise to the top of the album countdown tomorrow. Several of Jackson's other album are expected to reappear in the Top 75 too.

The singer will also have an impact on the singles chart and, while not expected to claim the Number One slot, the likes of 'Man In The Mirror', 'Billie Jean' and 'Thriller' are all expected to feature prominently when the chart is announced tomorrow at 7pm. Stay tuned to NME.COM for the latest news.

Read NME.COM's Michael Jackson obituary online now.

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damiancorrigan 

Jun 27, 2009

"Read NME.COM's Michael Jackson obituary online now."Now? Why now? Can I not wait until later? Please.

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