Oasis: The Studio Albums
Prologue
Hello you. Make a cup of tea. Put a record on. From 1994 to 2008, Oasis released seven studio albums that tracked the rise, reign, and fallout of one of Britain’s most volatile bands. This is not nostalgia. It’s the official record.
1. Definitely Maybe (1994)
Released 29 August 1994
Fastest-selling debut in UK chart history at the time
Includes “Live Forever”, “Supersonic”, “Slide Away”
Produced by Mark Coyle and Owen Morris
2. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
Released 2 October 1995
Over 22 million copies sold worldwide
Fifth best-selling album in UK history
Features “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger”
3. Be Here Now (1997)
Released 21 August 1997
Sold 424,000 UK copies on release day
Known for long runtimes and maximal production
Includes “D’You Know What I Mean?” and “All Around the World”
4. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
Released 28 February 2000
First album without Bonehead and Guigsy
Marks a turn toward layered studio textures
Features “Go Let It Out” and “Gas Panic!”
5. Heathen Chemistry (2002)
Released 1 July 2002
Debut of new lineup with Gem Archer and Andy Bell
Singles include “The Hindu Times” and “Stop Crying Your Heart Out”
Certified triple platinum in the UK
6. Don’t Believe the Truth (2005)
Released 30 May 2005
Features songwriting contributions from Liam, Gem, and Andy
Includes “Lyla” and “The Importance of Being Idle”
Voted Album of the Year by Q Magazine
7. Dig Out Your Soul (2008)
Released 6 October 2008
Recorded at Abbey Road with producer Dave Sardy
Moves toward a heavier, rhythm-led sound
Final studio release before the band split in 2009
The Fade Out
Seven albums. Lineups changed, sounds shifted, and the press turned feral. The split came in 2009, but the core catalogue remains. The songs have been remastered but not rewritten. A reunion is on the calendar. This is the discography, as it stands.
