2025 is a special Britpop anniversary year, and Swansea Sound are keen to celebrate this summer’s coming together of every single music-lover in the UK with the release of their new single 'Oasis v Blur'.

The song probably sounds more like The Fall getting into bed with The Sweet, but that’s just the way it turned out.

The B side, 'Pacio’r Fan', is about a journey back to a remembered teenage time, when idealism still burned and the world was full of potential. It is a wistful song, but it’s hopeful too: the idealistic flame is still there if you seek it out.

TRACK LISTING

1. Oasis V Blur
2. Pacio’r Fan

‘Time Flies… 1994 – 2009’ is Oasis’ complete singles collection.

Now available with remastered audio, this quadruple vinyl deluxe box set is released to celebrate its 15th anniversary and ahead of the band’s eagerly anticipated Oasis Live ’25 tour, and includes a limited edition print.

Released on Big Brother Recordings, the tracklisting spans fifteen years across Oasis’ staggering seven consecutive number one albums. 1994’s ‘Definitely Maybe’, 1995’s ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, 1997’s ‘Be Here Now’, 2000’s ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’, 2002’s ‘Heathen Chemistry’, 2005’s ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ and ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ from 2008. Starting with their irresistible debut, ‘Supersonic’ and finishing with their last release ‘Falling Down’, this compilation features all 26 singles - including ‘Whatever’ and ‘Lord Don't Slow Me Down’, which have previously never appeared on an Oasis studio album.

TRACK LISTING

CD Tracklisting:
Disc: 1
1. Supersonic (Remastered)
2. Roll With It (Remastered)
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
4. Wonderwall (Remastered)
5. Stop Crying Your Heart Out (Remastered)
6. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
7. Songbird (Remastered)
8. Don't Look Back In Anger (Remastered)
9. The Hindu Times (Remastered)
10. Stand By Me (Remastered)
11. Lord Don't Slow Me Down (Remastered)
12. Shakermaker (Remastered)
13. All Around The World (Remastered)

Disc: 2
1. Some Might Say (Remastered)
2. The Importance Of Being Idle (Remastered)
3. D'You Know What I Mean? (Remastered)
4. Lyla(Remastered)
5. Let There Be Love (Remastered)
6. Go Let It Out (Remastered)
7. Who Feels Love? (Remastered)
8. Little By Little (Remastered)
9. The Shock Of The Lightning (Remastered)
10. She Is Love (Remastered)
11. Whatever (Remastered)
12. I'm Outta Time (Remastered)
13. Falling Down (Remastered)

Vinyl Tracklisting:
DISC1:
SIDE A
1. Supersonic (Remastered)
2. Roll With It (Remastered)
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
4. Wonderwall (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. Stop Crying Your Heart Out (Remastered)
2. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
3. Songbird (Remastered)
4. Don't Look Back In Anger (Remastered)

DISC 2:
SIDE A
1. The Hindu Times (Remastered)
2. Stand By Me (Remastered)
3. Lord Don't Slow Me Down (Remastered)
4. Shakermaker (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. All Around The World (Remastered)
2. Some Might Say (Remastered)
3. The Importance Of Being Idle (Remastered)

DISC 3:
SIDE A
1. D'You Know What I Mean? (Remastered)
2. Lyla (Remastered)
3. Let There Be Love (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. Go Let It Out (Remastered)
2. Who Feels Love? (Remastered)
3. Little By Little (Remastered)

DISC 4
SIDE A
1. The Shock Of The Lightning (Remastered)
2. She Is Love (Remastered)
3. Whatever (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. I'm Outta Time (Remastered)
2. Falling Down (Remastered)

The finest book on Britain's most celebrated rock 'n' roll band – and why they were destined to reform.

Think Oasis was just Britpop and brawls? Think again. In this, the definitive book on Britain’s biggest band, John Robb peels back the layers of Manchester's best known musical export, revealing a tale of ambition, ego, talent, and a whole lot of attitude. From the gritty pubs of Manchester to the dizzying heights of global stardom, this unauthorized biography is a rollercoaster ride through the Gallagher brothers' turbulent lives and the music that defined a generation.

But it is also a portrait of Britain around the turn of the millennium and the cultural forces and places that shaped, and were shaped by, two cocksure autodidacts from Burnage – from art to fashion, and from football to politics. Playful, funny and irreverent, and drawing on dozens of interviews and first-hand stories, Live Forever puts Oasis squarely in the Pantheon of Rock ‘n Roll royalty as the last great band of the pre-internet age. So, grab your parka and shades, perfect your swagger, and prepare to be amazed, amused, and maybe even just a little bit shocked.

Footshooter is the moniker of Barney Whittaker, a south London-based producer and DJ. His production style takes in influences from broken beat, jazz, house and more, working with rappers, poets and vocalists to create a soulful sound referencing the past while being firmly future-facing in its approach. His records as Footshooter and SAUL have earned airplay and support on BBC Radio 1 & 1xtra, BBC 6 Music, NTS Radio, Jazz FM and Rinse FM, from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Bradley Zero, Errol (Touching Bass), Alex Nut (Eglo Records) Shy One, Virgil Abloh, Zakia, Jyoti, Nabihah Iqbal, Bonobo, Jamz Supernova, Maryanne Hobbs, Mr Scruff and more.

His musically diverse live band sets and DJ sets over the past seven years have taken him to Boiler Room London, Tate Modern, Alexandra Palace, The Jazz Cafe and the Barbican Centre, as well as performances at Brainchild, We Out Here and Love Supreme Festivals. A Balamii Radio resident for the past 5 years with his monthly show 'Sonic Fruits', Footshooter's DJ sets are as versatile and wide ranging as his production credits, spanning the finest soulful house, broken beat, UK Rap, soul, jazz and beyond.

TRACK LISTING

1. Cycles (feat. James Mollison)
2. Obelisk (feat. Natty Wylah & Brother Portrait)
3. Reverie
4. Boomerang (feat. Native & Wilf Petherbridge)
5. Surrey Canal Road (feat. James Mollison)
6. Folding (feat. Allysha Joy)
7. Here To Learn (feat. Andre Espeut)
8. Sermon (feat. Sara El Harrak)
9. Parc De Belleville (feat. Wilf Petherbridge)
10. What You Saw (feat. MA.MOYO & Mahon)

Released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ debut no.1 single 'Some Might Say'. Limited-edition, numbered, pearl coloured 7” single. Taken from the band’s monumental 2nd album '(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?' which celebrates its 30th anniversary in October this year.

TRACK LISTING

1. Some Might Say (Remastered)
2. Talk Tonight (Remastered)

THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2025 EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

LAST COPIES EVER!!!

Released ahead of the start of Oasis Live ’25, Time Flies is made available for the first time on vinyl since it was first pressed in 2010 exclusively for Record Store Day.

Numbered and limited to 15,000 copies worldwide, the newly packaged set available for the first time with remastered audio, includes 4 coloured LPs and features the bands’ entire singles collection from 1994 – 2009.

TRACK LISTING

DISC1:
SIDE A
1. Supersonic (Remastered)
2. Roll With It (Remastered)
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
4. Wonderwall (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. Stop Crying Your Heart Out (Remastered)
2. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
3. Songbird (Remastered)
4. Don't Look Back In Anger (Remastered)

DISC 2:
SIDE A
1. The Hindu Times (Remastered)
2. Stand By Me (Remastered)
3. Lord Don't Slow Me Down (Remastered)
4. Shakermaker (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. All Around The World (Remastered)
2. Some Might Say (Remastered)
3. The Importance Of Being Idle (Remastered)

DISC 3:
SIDE A
1. D'You Know What I Mean? (Remastered)
2. Lyla (Remastered)
3. Let There Be Love (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. Go Let It Out (Remastered)
2. Who Feels Love? (Remastered)
3. Little By Little (Remastered)

DISC 4
SIDE A
1. The Shock Of The Lightning (Remastered)
2. She Is Love (Remastered)
3. Whatever (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. I'm Outta Time (Remastered)
2. Falling Down (Remastered)

For 15 glorious years, from the launch of their first indie single "Supersonic" on Creation Records in 1994 to their final shows together in the summer of 2009, Oasis defined the essence of British rock ‘n’ roll.

Released on the band’s own Big Brother Recordings, "Time Flies...  1994-2009" celebrates the work of Oasis from start to finish. The album harbours an amazing array of huge hits and a tracklisting which pays homage to the band and their fans, like only a handful of albums from history have ever been able to do.

The album contains every UK single ever released, numbering 27 and including eight No.1s, as well as the ‘lost’ single "Whatever". An Oasis classic never previously available digitally or on an album, "Whatever" originally charted at no 3 and went on to sell 500,000 units in the UK alone and is, to this day, one of the band’s best known songs, as well as a massive favourite with the fans.

Emerging from the gritty streets of Manchester, Oasis ignited the Britpop movement and defined a generation with their raw energy and insightful lyrics. From their explosive debut album Definitely Maybe to the iconic (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the Gallagher brothers - Noel and Liam - cemented their place as rock legends with their rebellious attitude, confrontational sibling rivalry and unforgettable anthems that captured the spirit of an era. Packed with blistering quotes, fascinating facts and classic rock-star moments, from the formation of Oasis in 1992 to the long-awaited reunion tour in 2025, this little guide is the perfect companion for fans - old and new - reliving the story and the glory of the band's supersonic 30-year journey.

RELIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS OF LEGENDARY PHOTOGRAPHER TOM SHEEHAN.

More than 200 images of Oasis, with many seen here for the very first time, in a stunning cloth-bound hardback. Renowned photographer Tom Sheehan (Melody Maker, NME, Uncut) worked with Oasis throughout their career.

Starting with a wild trip to New York before the release of the band's debut album, this stunning book also documents seminal (What's the Story) Morning Glory? recording sessions as well as blistering live performances, intimate off-duty moments and portraits that graced iconic magazine covers down the years. Featuring Tom's memories from his time with Oasis and a new biography by acclaimed writer Sylvia Patterson - drawing on personal interviews with Liam and Noel Gallagher - Roll With It is a breathtaking celebration of a band that will live forever.

How does a band come into being? What are the myriad forces that shape the sound, look, and identity of an emerging band?In 1993, Oasis signed to Creation Records and were shortly to begin recording their first album. Unknown, and unknowing what was ahead, the following year began with a masterplan - the creation of Oasis. At the centre of this enterprise was Kevin Cummins, brought on board to help the band find a look that fitted their sound.

As chief photographer of Joy Division depicting that band on a snowy bridge and in the chilly environs of Manchester with a backdrop of the black stone of a gothic cathedral, Cummins was well aware of the intersection between the visual and the sonic. Oasis The Masterplan tells the story of how Oasis cemented their identity. Drawing on the first six months of the year, we follow Cummins as he photographs the band in various locations such as London, Manchester and the Netherlands.

Using many unseen images as well as more well-known iconic shots, Cummins guides us through the ways a band can be shaped and designed, such as the famous photographs of the Gallagher brothers in Manchester City shirts - emblazoned with the Brother logo (a Japanese electronics company) which helped provoke worldwide interest in the band. With input from Noel Gallagher, we see how they played with fashion, were taught how to pose, and present themselves as they approached the summer of that year when their first album, Definitely Maybe was released on 29 August. The story from that moment on is well-known.

This book reveals just how effective the masterplan was to get them to that point.

Welcome to The Little Book of Oasis Insults, now kindly p*ss off. Or stay - if you've got the backbone to handle some of the most savage, side-splitting, and downright brutal takedowns ever unleashed by Noel and Liam Gallagher. This is your one-stop shop for the funniest, most outrageous insults ever fired.

Whether it's roasting pop royalty like Adele ('music for f*cking grannies'), Prince Harry ('asshole'), their old mate Gary Neville ('he looks like an estate agent'), or anyone else who dared cross the Gallagher firing line, this book captures the brothers at their sharpest - taking no prisoners and offering zero apologies. It's part wit, part war, and 100% Oasis. With more insults than Liam's had parkas, and packed with hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect gift for Oasis fans, insult enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the art of a perfectly delivered burn.

So, crack it open, have a laugh, and then get out of here, you muppet!

Oasis announce the 25th anniversary reissue of their fourth studio album, 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' – available on limited edition silver vinyl.

A pivotal moment in Oasis’ storied history, 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' marked the start of a new era for the band. ‘Go Let It Out’ was the first release on Noel and Liam Gallagher’s own label Big Brother Recordings Ltd, established in January 2000 following the sudden closure of Oasis’ former UK label Creation Records. Big Brother’s debut release was rushed into production and released on 7th February 2000, only seven weeks after the label’s inception.

Following the meteoric global success of 'Definitely Maybe' (1994), 'What’s The Story (Morning Glory?)' (1995) and 'Be Here Now' (1997), with 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' Oasis embraced a bold development in their sound. Noel Gallagher took a broader and more experimental approach to recording, resulting in a departure from their earlier sounds towards a modern psychedelic rock influenced record. This experimentation and richer sonic palette was in part due to Noel taking more time to craft this record than he had previously enjoyed. New instruments and techniques were utilised, including drum loops, samples, electric sitar, Mellotron, synthesisers and backward guitars, all contributing to a progression in Oasis’ output.

The bold new sounds were quickly embraced by Oasis’ fans, and 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' reached No.1 in the UK Album Charts, selling over 310,000 copies in its first week alone. It is now certified double platinum and has also sold in excess of 200,000 copies in the US.

The 25th anniversary of 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' lands at the start of a year that is sure to belong to Oasis as fans eagerly anticipate the Oasis Live ‘25 tour, the reunion that ended years of feverish speculation. Unprecedented demand and a resounding global appetite made the announcement the music story of 2024. Last year also saw the 30th anniversary edition of 'Definitely Maybe' reach No.1 in the UK album charts for a second time in its history. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Liam says: Brand spankin' new reissue of Oasis' fourth LP 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' on silver vinyl. Home to fan favourites and mega belters 'Gas Panic!' and 'Fuckin' In the Bushes', if you don't bag a copy then you aren't allowed in to Heaton Park come the summer...

TRACK LISTING

1. Fuckin’ In The Bushes
2. Go Let It Out
3. Who Feels Love?
4. Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
5. Little James
6. Gas Panic!
7. Where Did It All Go Wrong?
8. Sunday Morning Call
9. I Can See A Liar
10. Roll It Over

Released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of seminal single Whatever – limited-edition, numbered, Pink and Blue splatter 7” featuring remastered audio and B-Side (It's Good) To Be Free.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A 1. Whatever (Remastered)
SIDE B 1. (It's Good') To Be Free (Remastered) 

This limited edition album format celebrates the silver anniversary of Oasis’ historic third album ‘Be Here Now’, originally released on 21st August 1997. ‘Be Here Now’ was produced by Owen Morris and Noel Gallagher and recorded at Abbey Road, Ridge Farm, Air, Master Rock and Orinoco Studios between November 1996 and April 1997. Originally mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange; the album was then remastered in 2016 by Ian Cooper at Metropolis Studios. As well as ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’, the band’s 3rd No. 1 single, the album features the ambitious 9-minute ‘All Around The World’ plus evergreen classic ‘Stand By Me’. The epic elements of ‘Be Here Now’ are contrasted by the heartfelt introspection of ‘Don’t Go Away’ and the surreal psychedelia of ‘Magic Pie’. ‘Be Here Now’ stands as a unique album in the Oasis catalogue with its unrepentant excess and supersize swagger. 25 years on, it enjoys legendary status as the sound of a generation defining band at their absolute peak.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE 1
1. D'You Know What I Mean? (Remastered)
2. My Big Mouth (Remastered)
3. Magic Pie (Remastered)

SIDE 2
1. Stand By Me (Remastered)
2. I Hope, I Think, I Know (Remastered)
3. The Girl In The Dirty Shirt (Remastered)

SIDE 3
1. Fade In-Out (Remastered)
2. Don't Go Away (Remastered)
3. Be Here Now (Remastered)

SIDE 4
1. All Around The World (Remastered)
2. It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) (Remastered)
3. All Around The World (Reprise) (Remastered)

‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ is the definitive live recording featuring a setlist packed with stone cold classics album taken from across both nights of the concert, from the opening salvoes of Columbia and Acquiesce, to Champagne Supernova, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Live Forever, an orchestra backed I Am The Walrus, and Wonderwall the first song from the 1990’s to reach over one billion streams on Spotify and universally loved anthem.

TRACK LISTING

CD
Disc 1
1.Columbia (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
2. Acquiesce (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
3.Supersonic (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
4. Hello (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
5. Some Might Say (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
6. Roll With It (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
7. Slide Away (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
8. Morning Glory (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
9. Round Are Way (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
10. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)

Disc 2
1.Whatever (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
2. Cast No Shadow (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
3. Wonderwall (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
4. The Masterplan (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
5. Don’t Look Back In Anger (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
6. My Big Mouth (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
7. It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
8. Live Forever (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
9. Champagne Supernova (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
10. I Am The Walrus (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)

Vinyl
Side 1
A2. Acquiesce (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
A3.Supersonic (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)

Side 2
B1. Hello (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
B2. Some Might Say (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
B3. Roll With It (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
B4. Slide Away (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)

Side 3
C1. Morning Glory (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
C2. Round Are Way (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
C3. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
C4. Whatever (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)

Side 4
D1. Cast No Shadow (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
D2. Wonderwall (Live At Knebworth, (10 August '96)
D3. The Masterplan (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)

E1. Don’t Look Back In Anger (Live At Knebworth, (11 August '96)
E2. My Big Mouth (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
E3. It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)

F1. Live Forever (Live At Knebworth, 10 August '96)
F2. Champagne Supernova (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)
F3. I Am The Walrus (Live At Knebworth, 11 August '96)

Oasis’ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ celebrates its 30th anniversary this August. The fastest-ever selling debut in the UK on release, this seminal album marked the point when Oasis became a cultural phenomenon. Including the classic singles ‘Supersonic’, ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Cigarettes And Alcohol’, its songs sound as fresh and relevant as they did in 1994. Having sold over 6.9 million copies globally, it also sits as the 2nd most streamed album of the 90’s (following Oasis’ (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? at no.1).

New 30th anniversary formats released to celebrate this landmark date include a Limited Edition deluxe 4LP and 2CD featuring including the previously unreleased and discarded original recording session from Monnow Valley along with outtakes from Sawmills Studios plus a demo of Sad Song featuring Liam’s vocal - all recently mixed for this release by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho.

LP formats also include a retail exclusive coloured vinyl format – Digsy’s Dinner inspired “Strawberries and cream” pink and white marble 2LP. All versions feature brand new artwork by the original art designer Brian Cannon for Microdot and original sleeve photographer Michael Spencer Jones, plus new sleeve notes.

STAFF COMMENTS

Liam says: Reissue of the absolutely legendary debut from Oasis. Most bands could only dream of writing all these songs across their whole career, never mind having them all on one album. Now with the boys from Burnage coming back, there's never been a better time to grab a copy - Live Forever.

TRACK LISTING

2LP Tracklisting:
DISC 1
SIDE A
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Remastered)
2. Shakermaker (Remastered)
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. Up In The Sky (Remastered)
2. Columbia (Remastered)
3. Sad Song (Remastered)

DISC 2
SIDE C
1. Supersonic (Remastered)
2. Bring It On Down (Remastered)
3. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
SIDE D
1. Digsy’s Dinner (Remastered)
2. Slide Away (Remastered)
3. Married With Children (Remastered

Deluxe 4LP Tracklisting:
DISC 1
SIDE A
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Remastered)
2. Shakermaker (Remastered)
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
SIDE B
1. Up In The Sky (Remastered)
2. Columbia (Remastered)
3. Sad Song (Remastered)

DISC 2
SIDE C
1. Supersonic (Remastered)
2. Bring It On Down (Remastered)
3. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
SIDE D
1. Digsy’s Dinner (Remastered)
2. Slide Away (Remastered)
3. Married With Children (Remastered)

DISC 3
SIDE E
1. Rock 'n' Roll Star (Monnow Valley Version)
2. Shakermaker (Monnow Valley Version)
3. Live Forever (Monnow Valley Version)
4. Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)
SIDE F
1. Columbia (Monnow Valley Version)
2. Bring It On Down (Monnow Valley Version)
3. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Monnow Valley Version)
4. Digsy's Dinner (Monnow Valley Version)

DISC 4
SIDE G
1. Rock 'n' Roll Star (Sawmills Outtake)
2. Up In The Sky (Sawmills Outtake)
3. Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)
4. Bring It On Down (Sawmills Outtake)
SIDE H
1. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Sawmills Outtake)
2. Digsy's Dinner (Sawmills Outtake)
3. Slide Away (Sawmills Outtake)
4. Sad Song (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov’ 92

CD Tracklisting:
DISC 1
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Remastered)
2. Shakermaker (Remastered)
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
4. Up In The Sky (Remastered)
5. Columbia (Remastered)
6. Supersonic (Remastered)
7. Bring It On Down (Remastered)
8. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
9. Digsy’s Dinner (Remastered)
10. Slide Away (Remastered)
11. Married With Children (Remastered)

DISC 2
1. Rock 'n' Roll Star (Monnow Valley Version)
2. Shakermaker (Monnow Valley Version)
3. Live Forever (Monnow Valley Version)
4. Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)
5. Columbia (Monnow Valley Version)
6. Bring It On Down (Monnow Valley Version)
7. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Monnow Valley Version)
8. Digsy's Dinner (Monnow Valley Version)
9. Rock 'n' Roll Star (Sawmills Outtake)
10. Up In The Sky (Sawmills Outtake)
11. Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)
12. Bring It On Down (Sawmills Outtake)
13. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Sawmills Outtake)
14. Digsy's Dinner (Sawmills Outtake)
15. Slide Away (Sawmills Outtake)
16. Sad Song (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov’ 92)

Oasis were a band like bands used to be. Hard-drinking and substance abusing. If they liked you, they loved you.

If they didn't, you had to be prepared for confrontation. Iain Robertson is used to tough jobs - after retiring from the Parachute Regiment, he took on jobs guarding George Harrison, Gary Moore and Johnny Rotten. But keeping Oasis on the rails after debut album Definitely Maybe ignited their rise toward global superstardom would be the toughest gig of them all.

Oasis would explode into public consciousness and have the world at their feet in the wake of their epic first album and a huge world tour. Iain was side-by-side as their road manager and minder, twenty-four hours a day, eight days a week, as they took on the world and won. No one was closer.

Now updated with new unpublished material ahead of the thirty year anniversary of Definitely Maybe, this story is the defining chronicle of life on tour with Oasis.

Oasis' incendiary 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe managed to summarize almost the entire history of post-fifties guitar music from Chuck Berry to My Bloody Valentine in a way that seemed effortless. But this remarkable album was also a social document that came closer to narrating the collective hopes and dreams of a people than any other record of the last quarter century. In a Britain that had just undergone the most damaging period of social upheaval in a century under the Thatcher government, Noel Gallagher ventriloquized slogans of burning communitarian optimism through the mouth of his brother Liam and the playing of the other Oasis ‘everymen’: Paul McGuigan, Paul Arthurs and Tony McCarroll.

On Definitely Maybe, Oasis communicated a timeworn message of idealism and hope against the odds, but one that had special resonance in a society where the widening gap between high and low demanded a newly superhuman kind of leaping. Alex Niven charts the astonishing rise of Oasis in the mid 1990s and celebrates the life-affirming, communal force of songs such as “Live Forever,” “Supersonic,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” In doing so, he seeks to reposition Oasis in relation to their Britpop peers and explore one of the most controversial pop-cultural narratives of the last thirty years.

‘The Masterplan’ is an extraordinary collection of B-sides originally featured on singles from Oasis’ era-defining first three albums, ‘Definitely Maybe’ (1994), ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ (1995), and ‘Be Here Now’ (1997). Far from being inferior to the singles they backed, many of the 14 tracks that feature on ‘The Masterplan’ have become as cherished as the band’s biggest singles from that seminal period.

The album includes tracks ‘Acquiesce’, ‘Half The World Away’, ‘Talk Tonight’, Oasis’ iconic live cover of The Beatles’ ‘I Am The Walrus’ and the epic title track. Noel has often described ‘The Masterplan’ as one of the best songs he has ever written.

‘The Masterplan’ charted at No.2 in the UK Official Album Chart UK selling over 122,000 copies in its first week. It went on to be certified triple platinum and has sold over three million copies worldwide.

STAFF COMMENTS

Liam says: When you really think about it, it's ridiculous how incredible this collection is. Featuring some of Oasis' best ever tracks, one of which being their best ever ('Acquiesce'), it's hard to imagine there ever being a band who release such high-calibre of B-sides as this - must have for those who still don't have in their collections!

TRACK LISTING

1. Acquiesce (Remastered)
2. Underneath The Sky (Remastered)
3. Talk Tonight (Remastered)
4. Going Nowhere (Remastered)
5. Fade Away (Remastered)
6. The Swamp Song (Remastered)
7. I Am The Walrus – Live Glasgow Cathouse June ‘94 (Remastered)
8. Listen Up (Remastered)
9. Rockin' Chair (Remastered)
10. Half The World Away (Remastered)
11. (It's Good) To Be Free (Remastered)
12. Stay Young (Remastered)
13. Headshrinker (Remastered)
14. The Masterplan (Remastered) 

'We are the biggest band in Britain of all time, ever. The funny thing is, all that fucking mouthing off three years ago about how we were going to be the biggest band in the world - we actually went and did it.' Noel Gallagher

Oasis are one of the biggest bands the word has ever seen. Here, in Supersonic, they tell the story of the their beginnings from dive-bar hopefuls to global superstars.They themselves talk us through the pivotal moments in their phenomenal trajectory, from the day Noel Gallagher joined his brother Liam's band, through their first crucial five years culminating at their landmark gigs at Knebworth Park in 1996 - the pinnacle of their success.

With over thirty hours of interviews with Liam, Noel and those closest to them, this book documents in unprecedented depth and with their trademark candour and humour, the story behind one of the world's greatest bands, all told in their own words and fully illustrated with exclusive photographs and ephemera throughout.

This year marks 25 years since Oasis’ two iconic record breaking live concerts at Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire on the 10th and 11th August 1996. The shows were both the pinnacle of the band’s success and a landmark gathering for a generation of young people.

Released alongside the cinema debut of the feature length documentary film of the event, ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ is the definitive live recording featuring a setlist packed with stone cold classics album taken from across both nights of the concert, from the opening salvoes of ‘Columbia’ and ‘Acquiesce’, to ‘Champagne Supernova’, ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, ‘Live Forever’, an orchestra backed ‘I Am The Walrus’, and ‘Wonderwall’ the first song from the 1990’s to reach over one billion streams on Spotify and universally loved anthem.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: As one of the most legendary indie gigs of all time (or series of gigs, rather), Knebworth will go down in history, so this document of the live show is something to be treasured. A wonderfully important and undeniably gigantic piece of musical history.

‘Be Here Now’ is the third release in the Oasis series ‘Chasing The Sun: 1993-1997’, released on Big Brother Recordings on the 20th anniversary of the first day of the ‘Be Here Now’ recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios.

Arguably the most anticipated British album release of all time, ‘Be Here Now’ was recorded with producer Owen Morris at Abbey Road Studios, Ridge Farm Studios, and Air Studios between October 1996 and May 1997.

Originally released at midnight on Thursday August 21st 1997, ‘Be Here Now’ sold 700,000 copies in just 3 days and remains, to this day, the fastest selling UK album on release. To date it has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. Oasis released three singles from the album, two of which - ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’ and ‘All Around The World’ – charted at No.1, with ‘Stand By Me’ reaching No.2.

The album has now been re-mastered from the original tapes.

TRACK LISTING

1 D'You Know What I Mean? 
2 My Big Mouth
3 Magic Pie 
4 Stand By Me 
5 I Hope, I Think, I Know 
6 The Girl In The Dirty Shirt 
7 Fade In-Out 
8 Don't Go Away 
9 Be Here Now 
10 All Around The World 
11 It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) 
12 All Around The World (Reprise) 

‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ is Oasis’s biggest-selling album, with 22 million copies sold worldwide. On release in October 1995 it spent 10 weeks at No.1 and is the 5th biggest-selling album in UK Chart history. In their 14-year recording career (1994 - 2008) Oasis sold over 70 million albums worldwide, had 22 consecutive UK Top 10 singles, 7 No.1 studio albums but, more than that, they helped define a generation.

It was during the ‘Morning Glory?’ era when Oasis played their some of their most iconic gigs, including two nights at Maine Road Stadium, the then home of Manchester City Football Club, in April 1996 and Knebworth House, where the band played to 250,000 fans over two nights in August 1996. Over 2.6 million people applied for tickets for the shows, making it the largest ever demand for concert tickets in British history.

TRACK LISTING

1. Hello
2. Roll With It
3. Wonderwall
4. Don't Look Back In Anger
5. Hey Now!
6. [Untitled]
7. Some Might Say
8. Cast No Shadow
9. She's Electric
10. Morning Glory
11. [Untitled]
12. Champagne Supernova

In their 14-year recording career Oasis sold over 70 million albums worldwide, had 22 consecutive UK Top 10 singles, 7 No.1 studio albums but, more than that, they helped define a generation. Now Big Brother Recordings are to reissue the band’s classic albums in chronological order as part of the new ‘Chasing The Sun’ series. Each album has been remastered and will be made available with rare and exclusive bonus content.

With 2014 marking the 20th anniversary of its original release, ‘Definitely Maybe’ will be the first reissue in the series. ‘(What’s The Story?) Morning Glory’ and ‘Be Here Now’ will follow later this year.

‘Definitely Maybe’ was originally released in August 1994 and was an immediate critical and commercial smash. The fastest selling debut album ever (at the time), it went seven-times platinum in the UK (over 2 million copies), and sold 5 million worldwide. Containing the classic debut single ‘Supersonic’ - released April 1994 - and subsequent singles ‘Shakermaker’, ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’, ‘Definitely Maybe’ frequently appears on Best Album Of All Time polls, including a No.1 placing in a 2008 Q Magazine poll of the Greatest British Albums.

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: Come onnn, come onnnn, come onnnn, YEAH, YEAH, YEAAAHHHHH!

TRACK LISTING

Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Remastered)
Shakermaker (Remastered)
Live Forever (Remastered)
Up In The Sky (Remastered)
Columbia (Remastered)
Sad Song (Remastered) ***
Supersonic (Remastered)
Bring It On Down (Remastered)
Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
Digsy’s Dinner (Remastered)
Slide Away (Remastered)
Married With Children (Remastered)

*** Vinyl Only Track.

Don't Believe The Truth was the sixth Oasis studio album - their first since the number one multi-million selling Heathen Chemistry, released in 2002. It includes the single "Lyla". Noel Gallagher describes the track as "the Soundtrack of our Lives doing The Who on Skol in a psychedelic city in the sky (or something!)"

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: I thought I'd gaffaw at this slew of Oasis represses but having scanned the tracklists and relived the glories through the week, I'm still 100% behind brothers G. 20 years later and we're still buzzin' to one of MCR's greatest ever bands.

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants was the fourth studio album by the Britpop band, originally released in 2000. It is the 16th fastest selling album in UK chart history, selling over 310,000 copies in it's first week. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants has been certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and has sold around 208,000 copies in the US.

The album is an effective modern psychedelic record complete with drum loops, samples, electric sitar, mellotron, synthesizers and backward guitars, resulting in an album more experimental with electronica and heavy psychedelic rock influences. Songs such as "Go Let It Out", the Indian-influenced "Who Feels Love?", and the progressive "Gas Panic!" were a departure from the band's earlier style.

"The Masterplan" is a selection of Oasis B-Sides that never made it to an official studio album. Initially only intended for release in Japan and US, it was given a full UK releas on November 2nd 1998 and reached #4 in the Official UK top 40 album chart and #2 globally, showing the global popularity of the band at the very height of the Britpop era. It contains the massive, "Fade Away", the Royle Family-endorrsed "Half The World Away"  and the epic Beatles cover, "I Am The Walrus", amongst many other hits-not-hits from one of the UK's most monumental bands.

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: It says so much about Oasis's imperial early phase that this compilation of b-sides would actually weigh in as their third best album, after, of course, the double whammy of their first two. Everything they released in those first few years was absolutely brilliant, and here's the proof!

TRACK LISTING

A1 Acquiesce 
A2 Underneath The Sky 
A3 Talk Tonight 
A4 Going Nowhere 
B1 Fade Away 
B2 The Swamp Song 
B3 I Am The Walrus (Live)
C1 Listen Up 
C2 Rockin' Chair
C3 Half The World Away 
D1 (It's Good) To Be Free 
D2 Stay Young 
D3 Headshrinker 
D4 The Masterplan

"Dig Out Your Soul" sees Dave Sardy return to the producer's chair following his work on Oasis' 2005 album, "Don't Believe The Truth". Recorded at Abbey Road and mixed in Los Angeles, all four members once again contribute tracks but the recording marks a new approach for the band as described by the band's principle songwriter, Noel Gallagher: 'I wanted to write music that had a groove; not songs that followed that traditional pattern of verse, chorus and middle eight. I wanted a sound that was more hypnotic; more driving. Songs that would draw you in, in a different way. Songs that you would maybe have to connect to - to feel.'

Heathen Chemistry, released July 1st 2002 was the fifth studio album from Oasis and includes the anthemic singles The Hindu Times, Stop Crying Your Heart Out, Little By Little, and the beautifully written Songbird.

Newly remastered with new sleeve notes and pressed onto heavyweight vinyl, don't miss out on one of Manchester's proudest exports.