The anniversary version of this album, released on the occasion of the group’s reformation, allowed Definitely Maybe to be number 1 in the UK music charts again.
A continuing success for the British group. Oasis’ first album Definitely Maybereleased thirty years ago, has once again rocketed to the top of the UK sales charts in recent days, following the announcement on August 27 that the iconic Britpop group would be reuniting for a tour next year.
The album that brought the group of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher to fame had already reached number 1 when it was released in 1994. According to the organisation that establishes the sales reference ranking, it is the first time in 14 years that Oasis has found itself at the top of the British charts. The album, which notably contains the hits Supersonic et Live Foreversaw a 408% increase in sales and downloads in one week, it added. The Official Charts Company. A success aided by the release of an anniversary version, including recording sessions.
The band’s second album, (What’s the story) Morning Glory?, released in 1995 climbed to 4th place in sales, while the compilation album Times Flies… 1994-2009released in 2009, climbed to No. 3. The return to the top comes after the band announced last week that they would reunite for a series of shows 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, CEO of The Official Charts Company.
An unexpected reformation
Founded in 1991 in Manchester, Oasis split up 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 from its fans, who flocked to ticket sales sites last Saturday to get tickets for the tour.
But the quest for tickets has turned into chaos, with many fans complaining about waiting lists and the malfunctions of platforms, particularly the giant Ticketmaster UK. The practice of « dynamic pricing » which caused ticket prices to soar well beyond the initially advertised rates, also sparked controversy, prompting the competition watchdog to launch an investigation into Ticketmaster UK.
The band have since announced two additional concert dates, in September 2025 in London, with new marketing rules aimed at fans disappointed by the first sale.
