Released On 30th August 1994

Oasis debut album Definitely Maybe celebrates its 30th anniversary

Released on 30th August 1994

Definitely Maybe was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and spawning several hit singles, including "Live Forever", "Supersonic", and "Cigarettes & Alcohol". The album has been certified 7x platinum in the UK and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.

To celebrate the album's 30th anniversary, a remastered deluxe edition will be released on 19th May 2023. The new edition will include the original album, plus B-sides, demos, and live recordings. A limited edition vinyl box set will also be available, featuring the remastered album on 180-gram vinyl, plus a 7-inch single of the previously unreleased track "Don't Go Away".

Legacy

Definitely Maybe is widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums of all time. It has been ranked number 14 on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" and number 1 on NME's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". The album has also been credited with helping to revive British guitar music in the 1990s.

In 2014, Definitely Maybe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The album's impact on popular culture is undeniable, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.