Oasis’ first album Definitely Maybereleased thirty years ago, has once again rocketed to the top of the UK sales charts, following the announcement that the iconic band will reunite for a tour next year.
The album that brought the group of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher to fame had already reached number one when it was released in 1994. According to the organisation that compiles the sales reference chart, this is the first time in 14 years that Oasis has topped the British charts.
Sales up 408%
The disc, which notably contains the hits Supersonic et Live Foreversaw a 408% increase in sales and downloads in one week, The Official Charts Company added, helped by the release of an anniversary version, including recording sessions.
The band’s second album, (What’s the story) Morning Glory? (1995), meanwhile, climbed back to 4th place in sales, while the compilation album Times Flies… (1994-2009)released in 2009, rose to 3rd position.
“A huge thank you to everyone who supported Oasis this week,” the group responded on the X account dedicated to their upcoming tour.
The return to the top comes after Oasis announced last week that they would be reuniting for a series of concerts in the UK and Ireland next summer.
“As if the huge demand for their tour dates wasn’t enough, Oasis’ enduring strength is illustrated by the success of Definitely Maybe “this week,” said Martin Talbot, chief executive of The Official Charts Company, in a statement.
Reunion event
The members of Oasis, founded in 1991 in Manchester, split in 2009, worn down by recurring disputes between the two Gallagher brothers, who have since pursued their separate careers.
The announcement of the band’s reformation sparked wild enthusiasm among fans, who flocked to ticket sales websites on August 31 to get tickets for the tour.
But the search for tickets has turned into chaos, with many criticising waiting lists and malfunctions on platforms, particularly the giant Ticketmaster UK.
The practice of “dynamic pricing” which caused ticket prices to soar well above the initially advertised rates has also sparked controversy, prompting the competition watchdog to open an investigation into Ticketmaster UK. The government has said it wants to look into the practice.
In Ireland, where Oasis is due to perform two concerts in Dublin, the competition watchdog has also announced that it has opened an investigation into ticket sales after receiving more than 100 complaints.
The band have since announced two additional concert dates, in September 2025 in London, with new marketing rules aimed at fans de facto excluded from the first sale.
- BFMTV.com
