Oasis announces one-off limited pressing of entire catalogue on vinyl

[dobyblue]

http://www.oasisinet.com/NewsArticle.aspx?n=755

Oasis to re-issue their studio catalogue on a limited one-off vinyl re-press

9 June 2009

Following the release of Dig Out Your Soul on their own Big Brother Recordings label worldwide, Oasis will be re-issuing their studio album catalogue on vinyl later this year on a limited one-off re-press. All seven studio albums – ‘Definitely Maybe’, ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, ‘Be Here Now’, ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’, ‘Heathen Chemistry’, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ and current album, ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ as well as B sides album ‘The Masterplan’, will now be available through Big Brother Recordings on super heavyweight vinyl and will feature brand new sleeve notes from July 13th. In addition a limited edition box set will also be available. Individually numbered, this exclusive must have collectors’ item will feature all eight vinyl albums and exclusive new artwork.

‘Definitely Maybe’ (RKIDLP006X) – released 30th August 1994, highest chart position # 1

‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’ (RKIDLP007X) – released 2nd October 1995, highest chart position # 1

‘Be Here Now’ (RKIDLP008X) – released 21st August 1997, highest chart position # 1

‘The Masterplan’ (RKIDLP009X) – released 2nd November 1998, highest chart position # 2

‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’ (RKIDLP002X) – released 28th February 2000, highest chart position # 1

‘Heathen Chemistry’ (RKIDLP25X) – released 1st July 2002, highest chart position # 1

‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ (RKIDLP30XX) – released 30th May 2005, highest chart position # 1

‘Dig Out Your Soul’ (RKIDLP51X) – released 6th October 2008, highest chart position # 1

Limited Edition Collectors’ Box Set (RKIDBOX58) - Individually numbered box set, featuring exclusive artwork and each of the eight vinyl albums as above.

To Pre-Order your Box Set, click HERE!

Following a phenomenal year in support of their latest album, ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ which saw the band embark on their biggest global tour to date and achieve yet another No.1 in the UK charts and No. 5 in America, Oasis return to the UK this month to embark on their hugely anticipated, sold out stadium tour, which will see the band play to over 700,000 people in the UK. With a line-up of support acts including Kasabian, The Enemy, The Reverend & The Makers, Twisted Wheel and The Peth, these shows are sure to be the highlight of 2009.

If you're in North America this costs 100 pounds plus 75 pounds shipping for a total of £175. However if you pre-order from Amazon.co.uk it's £136 plus £3 shipping which is substantially cheaper, and you get the pre-order price guarantee.

Amazon link - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/..._ya_oh_product

[househead]

Count me in for the first two. Glad to see more bands reissuing their older stuff.

[Clark Kent]

I am waiting on reviews of this set before purchasing. I hope it is mastered better than their cds.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I am waiting on reviews of this set before purchasing. I hope it is mastered better than their cds.

That should be the easy bit!

[Daredevil666]

I have a feeling it's mastered from the CDs.

(I'm not sure, but do Oasis ever used tapes ?)

Hopefully, they mastered them from uncompressed masters not the actual cds sold in shops.

[dobyblue]

It is highly unlikely it will be mastered from the CD's...that would be pointless.

Oasis have recorded in several studios and most will use high resolution 24-bit masters or analog tape. This is no doubt what the vinyl will be mastered from.

[dobyblue]

A little comparison from a poster on the Steve Hoffman forums:

Originally Posted by dunkrag

Working my way through the box set today.
Be Here Now is vastly improved from the original CD release (I don't have the original vinyl so can't compare that I'm afraid).

Note- I'd still not call any of these the most fabulous mastering I've ever heard - it's Oasis after all, they were supposed to be mastered loud. It's how they have always sounded. , but they are improved, imo.

Fade In/Out from Be Here Now 1997 Creation Records UK CD release.


Fade In/Out from Be Here Now, 2009 Big Brother Recordings Vinyl Box Set


My Big Mouth from Be Here Now 1997 Creation Records UK CD release.


My Big Mouth from Be Here Now, 2009 Big Brother Recordings Vinyl Box Set

Looks awesome, Be Here Now is no doubt the worst CD and finally, look, dynamics!! Can't wait to get my copies.