Significant longplayers from yesteryear
2 October 2025
Manchester heroes OASIS released their 2nd LP, blockbuster,
(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? on 2 October 1995,
today 30 years ago today.,
It made them a worldwide rock phenomenon. The album sold a record
breaking 345,000 copies in its first week in the UK before going on to
spend 10 weeks at number one.
It also led to the band’s breakthrough in the US, reaching #4
on the Billboard 200 and being certified 4× platinum by the
Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Rolling Stone Magazine wrote: “What’s the Story is more than a natural
progression, it’s a bold leap forward that displays significant musical and
personal growth. Tension and instability have been inherent traits of great
rock teams. For Oasis, the addition of shared genes gives their songs extra
impact and dimension.”
TUTV: I saw Oasis 28 times (so far), including
Wembley Stadion, London, on August 3. I guess
I’m a fan.
Oasis, Wembley London, August 3rd – Photo by Turn Up The Volume
Noel Gallagher: “Those songs are just a privilege to be a part of. It’s like when
you do great gigs, you come off stage and say well it was a privilege to be at that
gig, regardless of my part in it. ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Don’t Look Back’ and ‘Champagne
Supernova’ when I play them sometimes I think ‘wow it is a privilege to be a part
of this.”
Liam Gallagher: “Without my voice he’d still be ironing Clint boons knickers.”
A reference to Noel’s past as a roadie for Inspiral Carpets.
SINGLES: Some Might Say / Wonderwall /
Don’t Look Back In Anger / Champagne Supernova
– SOME MIGHT SAY –
– WONDERWALL –
– DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER –
– CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA –
ALBUM