Oasis overtake The Beatles in all-time UK album chart
The Gallagher brothers surpass their idols on a list published for the 70th anniversary of the album chart.
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"Three decades on, its scale and influence remain extraordinary - a defining British record that continues to unite generations, fill stadiums and soundtrack lives."
— Becca Monahan , Executive
"Three decades on, its scale and influence remain extraordinary - a defining British record that continues to unite generations, fill stadiums and soundtrack lives."
— Chris Austin , Executive
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The Gallagher brothers surpass their idols on a list published for the 70th anniversary of the album chart.
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