Oasis - Definitely Maybe - 2lp 180g Black Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve. 2014 20th Anniversary Reissue, Remaster.
Written entirely by chief songwriter Noel Gallagher, Definitely Maybe endured a turbulent recording process between December 1993 and May 1994 as the band struggled to capture their raw live energy on tape. Initial sessions at Monnow Valley Studio in Wales with producer Dave Batchelor were scrapped for lacking "attack," prompting Oasis to re-record the tracks live together without soundproofing at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall with Mark Coyle. Still dissatisfied with the mix, manager Marcus Russell brought in producer Owen Morris, who stripped back layers of overdubs, heavily compressed the sound into a signature "wall of noise," and oversaw final vocal overdubs in London before mastering the record at Johnny Marr's studio in Manchester.
The core lineup featured Liam Gallagher on lead vocals and tambourine, Noel Gallagher on lead guitar, piano, and backing vocals, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs on rhythm guitar and piano, Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan on bass, and Tony McCarroll on drums—the only Oasis studio album to feature McCarroll as full-time drummer.
On its release by Creation Records in August 1994, the album received widespread critical acclaim from the NME and Melody Maker, which praised its unapologetic optimism, swagger, and anthemic hooks. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time and cementing Oasis as the leading force of the Britpop movement.
Record 1 – Side A
Rock 'n' Roll Star
Shakermaker
Live Forever
Record 1 – Side B
Up in the Sky
Columbia
Sad Song (originally a UK “vinyl-exclusive” bonus track)
Record 2 – Side C
Supersonic
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Record 2 – Side D
Digsy's Dinner
Slide Away
Married with Children
Big Brother. Cat. No. RKIDLP70 2014
Oasis - Definitely Maybe - 2lp 180g Black Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve. 2014 20th Anniversary Reissue, Remaster.
Written entirely by chief songwriter Noel Gallagher, Definitely Maybe endured a turbulent recording process between December 1993 and May 1994 as the band struggled to capture their raw live energy on tape. Initial sessions at Monnow Valley Studio in Wales with producer Dave Batchelor were scrapped for lacking "attack," prompting Oasis to re-record the tracks live together without soundproofing at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall with Mark Coyle. Still dissatisfied with the mix, manager Marcus Russell brought in producer Owen Morris, who stripped back layers of overdubs, heavily compressed the sound into a signature "wall of noise," and oversaw final vocal overdubs in London before mastering the record at Johnny Marr's studio in Manchester.
The core lineup featured Liam Gallagher on lead vocals and tambourine, Noel Gallagher on lead guitar, piano, and backing vocals, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs on rhythm guitar and piano, Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan on bass, and Tony McCarroll on drums—the only Oasis studio album to feature McCarroll as full-time drummer.
On its release by Creation Records in August 1994, the album received widespread critical acclaim from the NME and Melody Maker, which praised its unapologetic optimism, swagger, and anthemic hooks. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time and cementing Oasis as the leading force of the Britpop movement.
Record 1 – Side A
Rock 'n' Roll Star
Shakermaker
Live Forever
Record 1 – Side B
Up in the Sky
Columbia
Sad Song (originally a UK “vinyl-exclusive” bonus track)
Record 2 – Side C
Supersonic
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Record 2 – Side D
Digsy's Dinner
Slide Away
Married with Children
Big Brother. Cat. No. RKIDLP70 2014
