Oasis are on course for ninth Number 1 album with ‘The Masterplan’ reissue for its 25th anniversary.
Oasis could soon celebrate their ninth UK Number 1 album.
A 25th anniversary reissue of The Masterplan is tracking to top this week’s Official Albums Chart.
Originally released in 1998, The Masterplan is a collection of B-sides from Oasis’ first three albums:
Definitely Maybe (1994), (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (1995), and Be Here Now (1997).
Back in 1998, the record peaked at Number 2. Now, it holds an early lead towards Number 1.
If it stays on top, this will mark Oasis’ first chart-topping album in 13 years.
Their last UK Number 1 was the 2010 compilation Time Flies… (1994-2009).
Other Chart Highlights This Week
Jung Kook from BTS looks set to claim the highest-charting UK solo album from a BTS member.
His debut album GOLDEN is currently sitting at Number 3. It features Top 10 hits Seven (feat. Latto) and 3D (feat. Jack Harlow).
Meanwhile, Cliff Richard eyes a 48th Top 10 album with Cliff with Strings – My Kinda Life (4).
The album celebrates his 65-year career and includes orchestral versions of his biggest hits.
Johnny Marr is hoping to earn a fifth Top 10 album with Spirit Power: The Best of Johnny Marr (6).
Caroline Polachek aims for her first UK Top 10 album. Her second LP Desire, I Want To Turn Into You is tracking at Number 7.
Van Morrison also returns to the Top 10. Accentuate The Positive looks set to become his 17th Top 10 album (9).
Festive Music and Beatles Chart Action
As the festive season begins, Gregory Porter’s Christmas Wish is debuting at Number 13.
Elsewhere, The Beatles are making a spectacular return. Their 1 greatest hits album is heading back into the Top 20 (19).
The comeback follows the release of their new single Now And Then, which may become their 18th UK Number 1 single.
New Entries and Movers
King Creosote enters midweek at Number 23 with I Des.
Dire Straits return with Live 1978-1992, aiming for Number 25.
Finally, The Struts target a second Top 40 album. Their fourth record Pretty Vicious is tracking at Number 39.
Source: Official Charts
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