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10 things you didn't know about 'Definitely Maybe'
Celebrating 18 years since the Oasis released their classic debut album
The photograph of the band on the front of 'Definitely Maybe' was taken in guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs' house. Pictures in the room include footballers Rodney Marsh and George Best (Bonehead was a Man Utd fan, whereas the Gallaghers were Man City fans). There is also an LP sleeve of Burt Bacharach shown, as Noel is a big fan.
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by Michael Holder | Photos by WENN.com
Tags: Oasis
Oasis' debut album 'Defnitely Maybe' was released 18 years ago this week, going straight to number 1 in the charts as the fastest selling debut album ever in the UK at the time.
One of the defining albums of the Britpop movement, it went on to be certified 7x Platinum with more than 2 million sales and is often cited as Oasis' best - regularly featuring highly in 'Greatest Albums Ever' lists.
To celebrate the album reaching adulthood, here Gigwise has put together a series of photos, facts and info about the album's writing, recording, artwork and a few typical inter-band dramas...
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