Oasis is on the verge of reclaiming the top position on the Official Albums Chart as their greatest hits collection, Time Flies… 1994–2009, experiences a significant rise in the rankings. This surge follows the launch of their highly anticipated reunion tour, which kicked off with a sold-out performance in Cardiff on July 5, 2025. Interest in the band’s back catalogue has reached a peak, positioning the compilation to potentially return to Number 1 for the first time since its initial release in 2010.
The Britpop icons are not alone in their pursuit of the top spot. Their 1995 classic album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, is also climbing the charts, projected to jump 11 places to secure the Number 3 position. Meanwhile, their debut album, Definitely Maybe, is set for an impressive leap of 22 spots, expected to land at Number 4.
Competition intensifies as pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter stands just under 1,000 chart units behind Time Flies…. Her breakthrough album, Short n’ Sweet, is maintaining a strong position at Number 2 in the midweek chart update. Carpenter’s recent performances at London’s Hyde Park, part of the BST concert series, have significantly contributed to her album’s resurgence.
As the final chart positions are set to be confirmed on Friday, a compelling showdown looms between the Britpop legends and the emerging pop queen of Generation Z.
Streaming Revenue Highlights Oasis’ Enduring Popularity
A recent study underscores the financial impact of Oasis’ music in the digital age. According to a report by the casino comparison site La Planque Du Joueur, the band’s iconic song Wonderwall has generated an astonishing £7 million from Spotify streams alone, with a total of approximately 2.3 billion streams since its release. This calculation is based on the average payout of $0.004 per stream.
The analysis reveals that another of their hits, Don’t Look Back in Anger, has also made a significant contribution, with over 1.1 billion streams generating around £3.2 million. Other popular tracks, including Champagne Supernova and Stop Crying Your Heart Out, have reportedly earned £1.4 million and £1.3 million, respectively. Collectively, the top ten tracks from Oasis have amassed a total of £16.8 million from streaming revenue.
Jean Morlec from La Planque Du Joueur commented on these findings, stating, “These figures show that Oasis’ music remains incredibly popular on streaming platforms, with Wonderwall standing out as one of the most streamed songs of its era. The band’s top songs continue to generate substantial revenue more than 30 years after they were first released.”
With the current reunion tour reigniting interest in their music, expectations are high for these streaming numbers to climb even further. Oasis’ back catalogue has proven to be a valuable asset, consistently generating millions in revenue year after year. As the band continues to capture the hearts of both long-time fans and new listeners, their influence on the music industry remains as potent as ever.
