Oasis
Awards & Honours
129
Awards Won
7
Honours
9
Rankings
10
Covers
10
Records
Oasis holds a remarkable place in music history, marked by numerous unique achievements and records. They have sold over 100 million records globally, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Their debut album, Definitely Maybe, became the fastest-selling debut album in UK history upon its release in 1994. This feat was surpassed by their third album, Be Here Now, which became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history, moving an astonishing 696,000 copies in its first week.The band's 1996 Knebworth concerts were monumental, with two nights drawing 125,000 attendees each, making them the largest outdoor concerts in UK history at the time. The demand for tickets for these shows was also unprecedented, with 2.5 million applications received, setting a record for the highest demand for concert tickets in UK history. Their album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is not only the best-selling UK album of the 1990s but also stands as the UK's third best-selling album of all time, underscoring their immense popularity and lasting legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Largest Demand for Concert Tickets in UK History
Achieved 2.5 million applications for Knebworth 1996 concerts.
Largest Outdoor Concerts in UK History (at the time)
Performed two nights at Knebworth for 125,000 people each night.
Fastest-selling Album in UK Chart History
For Be Here Now, selling 696,000 copies in its first week.
Fastest-selling Debut Album in UK History
For Definitely Maybe.
UK's 3rd Best-Selling Album of All Time
For (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
UK Best-Selling Album of the 1990s
For (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
Rankings & Lists
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
100 Greatest Debut Albums
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
All-Time 100 Albums
Greatest of All Time Alternative Albums
100 Greatest British Albums
Top 100 Albums
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
October 2005
Oasis: Back from the Brink
Rolling Stone
March 1996
Oasis: Rock's New Kings
Rolling Stone
September 1995
Oasis: The Battle of Britpop
NME
1997
Oasis: Be Here Now
NME
1995
Oasis: The Greatest Band in the World
Q Magazine
November 1997
Oasis: Be Here Now
Q Magazine
October 1995
Oasis: The Biggest Band in the World
Q Magazine
August 1994
Oasis: The Most Exciting Band in Britain
TIME Magazine
1996
Oasis: The Sound of Britain
Mojo
October 2005
Oasis: The Resurrection
Records & Feats
Over 100 Million Records Sold Worldwide
Oasis has sold over 100 million records across the globe, establishing them as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Eight UK Number-One Singles
The band has achieved eight number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart.
Eight UK Number-One Albums
Oasis has secured eight number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart.
Three RIAA-Certified Platinum Albums in the US
The group has earned three Platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for albums sold in the United States.
Fastest-Selling UK Debut Album
Their debut album, Definitely Maybe, was the fastest-selling debut album in UK history upon its release.
Fastest-Selling UK Album
Be Here Now sold 696,000 copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling album in UK chart history.
Largest Outdoor Concerts in UK History (at the time)
Oasis performed two nights at Knebworth in 1996, each attracting 125,000 attendees, marking the largest outdoor concerts in UK history at that point.
Highest Ticket Demand in UK History
The Knebworth 1996 concerts generated 2.5 million ticket applications, setting a record for the highest demand for any concert in UK history.
Over 1 Billion Views for "Wonderwall" Music Video
The official music video for their hit song "Wonderwall" has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.
Over 1.5 Billion Streams for "Wonderwall" on Spotify
The song "Wonderwall" has garnered over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify.