Moving Violation is the tenth and final Jackson 5 studio album for Motown, released on 15 May 1975. Soon after release the brothers (minus Jermaine, who stayed with Motown) signed to Epic Records and rebranded as The Jacksons.
Labels: Motown
Dancing Machine is the ninth studio album by The Jackson 5, released on 5 September 1974 by Motown. The title single hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B chart, reviving the group’s commercial fortunes and announcing them as a serious disco-era force.
G.I.T.: Get It Together is the eighth studio album by The Jackson 5, released on 12 September 1973 by Motown. The album marked the group’s transition toward disco and funk, paving the way for the breakthrough Dancing Machine the following year.
Skywriter is the seventh studio album by The Jackson 5, released in March 1973 by Motown.
Lookin’ Through the Windows is the sixth studio album by The Jackson 5, released in May 1972 by Motown.
Maybe Tomorrow is the fifth studio album by The Jackson 5, released in April 1971 by Motown Records. Lead single “Never Can Say Goodbye” reached #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The album showed the group’s range expanding into smoother soul territory at the same time as Michael was preparing his solo debut.
Jackson 5 Christmas Album is the fourth studio album by The Jackson 5, released on 15 October 1970 by Motown. The first holiday album from the group features their now-classic versions of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”. It reached #1 on the Billboard Christmas Albums chart.
Third Album is the third studio album by The Jackson 5, released on 8 September 1970 by Motown Records. Released only three months after ABC, the album includes their fourth consecutive U.S. #1 single, “I’ll Be There” — making them the only act in history to have their first four singles all reach #1 on the Hot 100.
ABC is the second studio album by The Jackson 5, released on 8 May 1970 by Motown. The title track became their second U.S. #1 single, knocking The Beatles’ “Let It Be” from the top spot. Two further singles — “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There” — also reached #1, making ABC the engine of one of the most extraordinary debut runs in pop history.
Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 is the debut studio album by The Jackson 5, released on 18 December 1969 by Motown Records. Despite the title, Diana Ross had a marketing role only — the brothers were actually discovered by Bobby Taylor and groomed by Berry Gordy and producer Hal Davis. The album produced their first U.S. #1 single, “I Want You Back”, and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200.