Oasis announces 30th anniversary edition of Definitely Maybe with new versions

One of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s, Oasis separated 15 years ago, but the brothers Liam It is Noel Gallagher They did not stop selling their work as a group. Now, they have announced a 30th anniversary edition of Definitely Maybe (1994), their debut album, with new versions of songs.

According to information from the NMEthe commemorative edition of the iconic album is scheduled for release on August 30, 2024 by Big Brother Recordings (there is no forecast for arrival in Brazil). The products include four vinyl records (in different colors), a deluxe double CD, among others.

It is worth highlighting how Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) contains tracks from the original recording session discarded in the Monnow Valley Studiosin addition to recordings discarded in the Sawmills Studiosin Cornwall, mixed for the first time by Noel Gallagher It is Callum Marinho. Another interesting new feature is an unreleased demo of the hit “Sad Song” with vocals by Liam.

“After signing a worldwide recording contract, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, Paul McGuigan It is Tony McCarroll moved to the studios Monnow Valleyon the Welsh border of Monmouthshireto capture the kinetic energy of their live shows,” reads the commemorative edition’s description.

“At the time, the initial recordings seemed overly technical and polished, failing to capture the essence of the band,” the text continues. “The sessions were ultimately canceled and the band moved to the remote reaches of the Sawmills Studios, in Cornwall, to re-record the album. Eventually, with the addition of Owen Morris to complete the definitive mixes, Definitely Maybe was formed.”

The recordings of Monnow Valley and the outtakes of Sawmillnow discovered for the first time, offer a new and compelling understanding of the process that led to the final paper.

With its raw edges and restless energy, Definitely Maybe has always sounded like an album that arrived fully formed – however, the newly revealed versions provide fans with a fascinating new look at the album; demonstrating the self-confidence that drove the early years of Oasis and the determination needed to create your debut.

Shelved until now, revisiting the archive 30 years later signifies the importance of the recording process in telling the story of the difficult creation of one of the most vital albums of all time.

Below, see the complete tracklist of Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition):

Volume 1

1. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” (Remastered)
2. “Shakermaker” (Remastered)
3. “Live Forever” (Remastered)
4. “Up In The Sky” (Remastered)
5. “Columbia” (Remastered)
6. “Supersonic” (Remastered)
7. “Bring It On Down” (Remastered)
8. “Cigarettes & Alcohol” (Remastered)
9. “Digsy’s Dinner” (Remastered)
10. “Slide Away” (Remastered)
11. “Married With Children” (Remastered)

Volume 2

1. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” (Monnow Valley Version)
2. “Shakermaker” (Monnow Valley Version)
3. “Live Forever” (Monnow Valley Version)
4. “Up In The Sky” (Monnow Valley Version)
5. “Columbia” (Monnow Valley Version)
6. “Bring It On Down” (Monnow Valley Version)
7. “Cigarettes & Alcohol” (Monnow Valley Version)
8. “Digsy’s Dinner” (Monnow Valley Version)
9. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” (Sawmills Outtake)
10. “Up In The Sky” (Sawmills Outtake)
11. “Columbia” (Sawmills Outtake)
12. “Bring It On Down” (Sawmills Outtake)
13. “Cigarettes & Alcohol” (Sawmills Outtake)
14. “Digsy’s Dinner” (Sawmills Outtake)
15. “Slide Away” (Sawmills Outtake)
16. “Sad Song” (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov ’92)