Oasis top UK album chart with ‘Definitely Maybe’ anniversary reissue and dominate top five

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Oasis have topped the UK album chart with their reissue of ‘Definitely Maybe‘ – marking the first time the band have earned a number one in 14 years.The 30th anniversary reissue of the Mancunian icons’ seminal debut album has earned the Number One spot with a 408 per cent week-on-week uplift (via Official Charts).

The 1994 LP previously earned the top spot upon its original release. The reissue of ‘Definitely Maybe’ included the group’s originally discarded Monnow Valley sessions as well as outtakes from their Sawmills recordings and an alternative demo version of ‘Sad Song’.Oasis have also topped the Official Vinyl Albums Chart with their reissue, with more than 50 per cent of its weekly total made from vinyl sales.

According to the Official Record Store Chart, the ‘Definietly Maybe’ reissue has also become the most popular album in UK independent record shops over the past week.A post shared by Oasis (@oasis)The group’s 2009 compilation LP ‘Time Flies… (1994-2009)’ has also earned a spot on the charts, clocking in at Number Three as well as their 1995 LP ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ following closely behind at Number Four.Elsewhere, the Gallagher brother’s 1995 hit single ‘Live Forever’ – which originally peaked at Number 10 upon its release – has climbed it’s way onto the charts, coming in at Number Eight with their 1996 song ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ following closely behind at Number Nine marking the first time the track returns to the Top 10 in 28 years.The two tracks also mark the first time Oasis have landed two singles within the Top 10 at the same time.