OASIS (What's The Story) Morning Glory BLUE VINYL + POSTCARD MINT

	£		95
	$		126

A BREAKDOWN OF THE ARTIST/S :-

From Manchester, England, Oasis became overnight sensations in 1994 on the back of sublime singles and exponentially increasing press interest. Widely regarded in the press as natural successors to the Happy Mondays, Oasis proffered a similar working-class, roughneck chic.

The band's creative axis is the Gallagher brothers, Liam John (Born 21 September 1972, Longsight, Cheshire, England; vocals) and Noel Thomas (Born 29 May 1967, Longsight, Cheshire, England; guitar/vocals). They were brought up by Irish Roman Catholic parents in the south Manchester suburb of Burnage. While his younger brother was still in school, Noel, whose C&W DJ father had purchased a guitar for him at age 11, discovered punk, and like many of his peers happily engaged in truancy, burglary and glue-sniffing. After six months' probation for robbing a corner shop he began to take the instrument seriously at the age of 13, later finding his role model in Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Liam was not weaned on music until 1989 when his elder brother took him to see the Inspiral Carpets. Afterwards, Noel befriended that band's Clint Boon, subsequently becoming a guitar technician and travelling the world with them. When he telephoned home in 1991 he was informed by his mother that Liam had joined a band. Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (Born 23 June 1965, Manchester, England; guitar), Tony McCarroll (drums) and Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan (Born 9 May 1971, Manchester, England) had been playing together as Rain (not the Liverpool band of similar moniker) before meeting with Liam, who became their singer, as they changed their name to Oasis. When Noel returned to watch them play at Manchester's Boardwalk in 1992, he recognized their promise, but insisted that they install him as lead guitarist and only perform his songs if he were to help them. Noel continued as roadie to the Inspiral Carpets to help purchase equipment, as the band set about establishing a local reputation.

The incident that led to Oasis being signed to Creation Records quickly passed into rock mythology. In May 1993, they drove to Glasgow with fellow denizens of the Boardwalk rehearsal studios, Sister Lovers, to support 18 Wheeler at King Tut's Wah Wah CluBorn Strong-arming their way onto the bill, they played five songs early in the evening, but these were enough to hypnotize Creation boss Alan McGee who offered them a recording contract there and then. However, they did not sign until several months later, during which time a copy of the band's demo had been passed to Johnny Marr, who became an early convert to the cause and put the band in touch with Electronic's management company, Ignition. With news spreading of the band's rise it seemed likely that they would join any number of labels apart from Creation, with U2's Mother label rumoured to guarantee double any other offer. However, loyalty to the kindred spirits at Creation won through by October 1993, and two months later the label issued the band's "debut", a one-sided 12-inch promo of "Columbia" taken straight from the original demo. BBC Radio 1 immediately play listed it (an almost unheralded event for such a "non-release").

The following year began with a torrent of press, much of it focusing on the band's errant behaviour. Punch-ups and the ingestion of large quantities of drink and drugs led to gig cancellations, while frequent, often violent, bickering between the Gallagher brothers lent the band a sense of danger and mischief. "Supersonic" reached the UK Top 40 in May. "Shakermaker", owing an obvious debt to the New Seekers' "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)", duly made number 11 two months later. High-profile dates at the Glastonbury Festival and New York's New Music Seminar ensued, along with more stories of on-the-road indulgence. The Beatles-redolent "Live Forever', with a sleeve featuring a photo of the house where John Lennon grew up, reached the Top 10 in October, all of which ensured that the expectation for a debut album was now phenomenal. After scrapping the original tapes recorded at Monmouth's Monnow Studios, the songs had been completed with Mark Coyle and Anjali Dutt, with subsequent mixing by Electronic producer Owen Morris, at a total cost of £75,000. In September 1994, Definitely Maybe entered the UK charts at number 1, and, backed by a live version of the Beatles" "I Am The Walrus", "Cigarettes And Alcohol", a stage favourite, became the band's biggest UK singles success to date, when it reached number 7 in October. In December, they released the non-album "Whatever" (not quite the Christmas number 1), a lush pop song with full orchestration that sounded astonishingly accomplished for a band whose recording career stretched over only eight months.

Oasis' assault on America began in January 1995, and with a few gigs and word-of-mouth reports, they were soon hovering around the US Top 50. In mid-1995, it was announced that drummer McCarroll had amicably left the band and Alan White (Born 26 May 1972, London, England) sessioned on their second album. The eagerly anticipated (What's The Story) Morning Glory? was a rich and assured record. Gallagher's Beatlesque melodies were spectacular, from the acoustic simplicity of "Wonderwall" to the raucous and dense harmonies of "Don't Look Back In Anger" and "Morning Glory". Further gems included "Roll With It" and "Some Might Say", the latter having already provided the band with their first UK chart-topping single during the summer. "Roll With It" and "Wonderwall" were also UK number 2 hit singles, while "Don't Look Back In Anger" became their second chart-topper the following March. Nobody could dispute that (What's The Story) Morning Glory? was one of the finest albums of the pop era, and it went on to become one of the bestselling albums of the 90s by a UK act.

Oasis were suddenly receiving the media attention that was previously bestowed on Liverpool's fab four. With the massive attention and success in the charts the volatile relationship of the two brothers came under public scrutiny. Their sex lives, drug habits and fist fights were all examined and dissected, their uncompromising behaviour and laddish attitudes increasingly both entertaining and irritating. Rumours of the band splitting came to a head on their ninth attempt to break America in September 1996. Following one of their many fights, Noel returned to the UK with the band in tow the following day. The rest of the US tour was cancelled and the press statement that followed reported that although touring was unlikely the band would stay together. Nevertheless, awards continued to flow throughout a remarkable year, highlighting the fact that few modern rock bands had managed to create such a body of high-quality work in such a short time, and no other (except the Beatles) became a such a massive media success.

Oasis' greatly anticipated third album was introduced to the world by the UK chart-topping single, "D'You Know What I Mean?". The title of Be Here Now was inspired by John Lennon's response to a question regarding the transient state of rock 'n' roll. This philosophy was applied to the album: not since the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967 had there been such anticipation for a new record. Queues formed outside record shops on the day of release as 800,000 copies were sold in the UK within 24 hours. The music was much denser than in the past, with guitars overlaid on many tracks and Liam's vocals turned up to 11. Although still relying on the Beatles for inspiration, there were some outstanding songs. "Stand By Me" will stand as one of Noel Gallagher's finest songs and the epic "Hey Jude"-styled "All Around The World" quickly became a live encore favourite.

There were further problems for the Gallagher brothers, however, when Liam was arrested in Australia for allegedly assaulting a fan, although the charges were later dropped. A compilation of the band's most popular b-sides, including live favourites "Acquiesce" and "Stay Young", was released in 1998. The following March, former drummer McCarroll, who had been pursuing a claim for loss of earnings and royalties, settled with the band out of court for an estimated £550,000. A turbulent year came to an end when both Arthurs and McGuigan left the band in August. Arthurs replacement was Gem Archer (ex-Heavy Stereo) while McGuigan's place was taken by ex-Ride and Hurricane #1 leader Andy Bell. The band dealt a seemingly fatal body blow to the ailing Creation label at the start of 2000 by announcing that they would release their fourth album, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants, through their own Big Brother label. Though it was premiered by February's chart-topping single, "Go Let It Out", the album failed to convince the growing number of doubters who questioned the band's ability to ever reproduce the magic of their mid-90s heyday. Liam even contributed one track, the maudlin "Little James".

The brothers continued to grab the headlines following the album's release, although most of the news concerned their marital problems and Noel's on-off-on decision to play with the band. The latter also founded his own record label, Sour Mash. Oasis returned to the top of the UK charts in April 2002 with their best single for several years, the confusingly titled "The Hindu Times", complete with George Harrison sounding indian guitars. The attendant Heathen Chemistry featured songwriting contributions from Liam, Bell and Archer and demonstated a greater democracy in the band, although Noel still had the upper hand as main songwriter with two gems, "Little By Little" and "Stop Crying Your Heart Out'. Long may he continue to plunder the Beatles" riffs and chords. Further personnel upheaval saw the departure of drummer Alan White at the start of 2004, and the renewed tension between the Gallagher brothers was evident at the band's muted performance at the same year's Glastonbury.

Discography:
Definitely Maybe (Creation/Epic 1994)*****, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (Creation/Epic 1995)*****, Be Here Now (Creation/Epic 1997)***, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants (Big Brother/Epic 2000)**, Familiar To Millions (Big Brother/Epic 2000)***, Heathen Chemistry (Big Brother/Epic 2002)***.

THE HISTORY OF THE RECORD :- (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is the second studio album by the English rock band Oasis, released on 2 October 1995 on Creation Records. It was produced by Owen Morris and the group's guitarist Noel Gallagher. The structure and arrangement style of the album were a significant departure from the group's previous record Definitely Maybe. Noel Gallagher's compositions were more focused in balladry and placed more emphasis on "huge" choruses, with the string arrangements and more varied instrumentation on the record contrasting with from the rawness of the group's debut album. Music journalist John Harris also noted the strong presence of the band's musical influences throughout the songs on the album. Among the influences that Harris noted were Gary Glitter, Stevie Wonder and most prominently, The Beatles.

The record propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon, and according to music critics, it was a significant record in the timeline of British indie music. The band's most commercially successful release, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? sold a record-breaking 347,000 copies in its first week on sale, spent 10 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, and reached number four in the US Billboard 200. Singles from the album were successful in Britain, America and Australia: "Some Might Say" and "Don't Look Back in Anger" reached number one in the UK; "Champagne Supernova" and "Wonderwall" reached number one on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart; and "Wonderwall" topped the Australian and New Zealand singles charts.

Although a commercial smash, the record received lukewarm reviews from mainstream music critics, with many contemporary reviewers deeming it inferior to Definitely Maybe. In the ensuing years, however, critical consensus towards the album generally turned, and it is now considered by many to be a seminal record of the Britpop era. The band did an extensive world tour in support of the album over several months in 1995 and 1996. The most notable of the band's concerts were two performances at Knebworth House in August to a combined crowd of 250,000 people. The album was honored as the Best British Album at the 1996 Brit Awards. It has sold approximately 16 million copies worldwide, although several sources estimate that it has sold in excess of 20 million. It won the award for the best British Album of the last 30 Years at the 2010 Brit Awards, and appears on several lists as one of the greatest albums of all time.

THE COVER :- Double textured gatefold sleeve

THE LABEL :- Creation labels

THE VINYL VISUALLY :-  The initial inspection of the vinyl before playgrading reveal no concerns atall. Both vinyls are flat and warp free. I cannot see any marks, scratches or scuffs. Infact the vinyl may be unplayed. The colours are bright and deep and the vinyl has that just pressed sheen and feel. I would say they are in as good a shape as you'll ever find. I would grade them visualy as Near Mint condition.

THE VINYL PLAY GRADED :- The playgrading of the vinyl reveals absolutely no lessening in the sound quality. They both up to their visual grading. There is no background noise such as crackle or pops or skips. Infact apart from the merest signs of static, mainly in the dead wax I would say the playback is near flawless. I doubt these records have seen any turntable action. I have no hesitation in grading them as Near Mint.

THE SLEEVE FRONT CONDITION :- Matt textured sleeve. The front of the sleeve is free from writing, free from stickers or evidence of previously removed stickers. The sleeve reveals no ringwear and no creases. There is no flaws atall on the front of the sleeve. It still retains that brand new feel and all the colours are bright and crisp, even in the white areas. Nothing other than a Near Mint grading will do for the front of the sleeve

THE SLEEVE REAR CONDITION :- The rear of the sleeve is free from writing, free from stickers or evidence of previously removed stickers. There are no creases on the rear of the sleeve and no ringwear. Again the colours are bright and fresh. There is no concerns whatsoever and it easily grades as Near Mint condition.

THE SLEEVE INNER GATEFOLD CONDITION :- The inner of the gatefold follows on the story of the front and rear. There are no creases or ringwear marks. All the colours are bright and fresh again and it grades as Near Mint condition.

THE LABEL SIDE ONE & TWO CONDITION :- Original Creation labels in flawless order, free from stickers or writing and no damage at all, no signs of play around the spindle hole. Near Mint condition.

THE LABEL SIDE THREE & FOUR CONDITION :- Original Creation labels in flawless order, free from stickers or writing and no damage at all, no signs of play around the spindle hole. Near Mint condition..

THE SPINE CONDITION :- The writing on the spine is crystal clear, no spine splits atall. The colours and text are bright and crisp. The merest hint of shelfwear in the corners but i do mean merest. Near Mint condition.

THE INNER SLEEVE CONDITION :- Bothe the inner sleeves are in graet shape, still both bright white

THE EXTRAS :- The rare classic album under review postcard is in Near Mint condition, no damage or creasing.

THE CATALOGUE NUMBER :- CRE LP 189

THE YEAR OF RELEASE :-  1995

THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN :-  UK

PLAYING FORMAT :- STEREO

THE MATRIX NUMBERS :-  CRE-LP-189- A,B,C & D

TRACK LISTING :-

SIDE ONE :-

1. HELLO
2. ROLL WITH IT
3. WONDERWALL

SIDE TWO :-

1. DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
2. HEY NOW
3. BONEHEADS BANK HOLIDAY

SIDE THREE :-

1. SOME MIGHT SAY
2. CAST NO SHADOW
3. SHE'S ELECTRIC

SIDE FOUR :-

1. MORNING GLORY
3. CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA

WHAT WE PLAY THE RECORD ON :- 

We use a Project 6 Perspex Turntable to play grade our records which delivers a rich authoritative sound and achieves a rich and weighty vibrancy unrivalled by the majority of decks within its price range

HOW WE CLEAN YOUR RECORD :- 

We use a V.P.I. HW-16.5 record cleaning machine to clean your vinyl. "A highly recommended machine" as quoted by Stereophile magazine. This removes any excess dirt before playing

HOW WE PACKAGE YOUR RECORD :- 

Your record will be package very securely to minimise any risk of damage during transit. We remove the record from the outer sleeve unless asked not to do so. This helps to minimise the risk of seam spliting. We use a high quality record mailer which is designed to give superior protection for your vinyl record. We place stiffeners either side of the record for added protection. The album will also be placed in a 450 gram Poly outer sleeve for even extra added protection

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING CHARGES FOR UK CUSTOMERS :-

We advise that items reaching over £46 in price to be insured and sent by Special Delivery. This protects both of us and ensures better handling of the parcel during transit.We are in no way out to make money from postage. The postage price includes the record mailer, stiffeners and plastic sleeve. We just want your item to reach you in the best possible condition. A breakdown of insured postal services are listed below. Please choose to use the relevant postal service for your own protection as once these rare records are lost they can quite often seldom be replaced

FIRST CLASS RECORDED FOR RECORDS INSURED UP TO £46  :-   £4.50

SECOND CLASS RECORDED FOR RECORDS INSURED UP TO £46 :- £4.00

SPECIAL DELIVERY NEXT DAY UPTO 500g :- £7.15

SPECIAL DELIVERY NEXT DAY FROM 500g - 1000g :- £8.35

(SPECIAL DELIVERY INSURES YOUR ITEM UPTO £500)

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION :-    

All records reaching under £15 are sent to the European Union by Airmail small packets. We will not ship abroad without insured post for items reaching over £15

AIRMAIL SMALL PACKETS  :-  £6.22 (For items under £15)

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR :-  £11.37 (For items £15 - £50)

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR :-  £13.97 (For items £50 - £500)

(These prices are based on a package weight of no more than 500g and can vary for heavier packages)

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING FOR THE USA AND CANADA :- 

All records reaching under £15 are sent to the USA & Canada by Airmail small packets. We will not ship abroad without insured post for items reaching over £15

AIRMAIL SMALL PACKETS  :-  £8.78 (For items under £15)

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR :- £13.93 (For items £15 - £50)

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR :- £16.53 (For items £50 - £500)

(These prices are based on a package weight of no more than 500g and can vary for heavier packages)

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING FOR THE AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN AND ROW :- 

All records reaching under £15 are sent to the Australia & Japan by Airmail small packets. We will not ship abroad without insured post for items reaching over £15

AIRMAIL SMALL PACKETS :- £9.06 (For items under £15)

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR :- £14.21 (For items £15 - £50)

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR :- £16.81 (For items £50 - £500)

(These prices are based on a package weight of no more than 500g and can vary for heavier packages)

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT PROFIT FROM POSTAGE, THE PRICES WE QUOTE ARE QUITE ACCURATE AND INCLUDE THE PACKAGING MATERIALS AT COST PRICE

NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:

PLEASE AWAIT AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING SO WE CAN WORK OUT THE CORRECT POSTAGE/SHIPPING CHARGES

BUYERS OF MULTIPLE ITEMS :- 

Postage prices and courier methods for multiple purchases will be calculated after the auction end. It is impossible for us at the pre auction stage to determine these prices as the final weight is unknown.If you are the winner of multiple items the please await contact from us or alternately contact us yourself for a breakdown of the shipping costs.You will only pay the stamp price + relevant packaging charges so there are big savings to be made with multiple purchases

HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR RECORD :-

We can accept the following payment methods

UK BUYERS :- 

• PayPal
• Personal cheque (Please allow to clear)
• Bankers Draft
• Postal Order

OVERSEAS BUYERS :-

• Paypal only

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :-

We always try to appraise the record for sale as openly and honestly as possible and provide plenty of pictures for you to look at but please be aware that errors however rare do occur and not everyone has the same audio  equipment. There is no problem that cannot be worked out in a civilised manner. We urge you to contact us so that we can discuss any small problems that may occur. We offer a refund of the purchase price for returned items within 7 days of purchase and are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have during the auction

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