Chart History - How Many No.1s did Oasis have?
With more than 70 million records sold worldwide, Oasis remain one of the biggest British bands of all time. Throughout their career, the Manchester legends released 27 singles and scored an impressive eight UK No.1 hits.
Their first chart-topper arrived in 1995 with Some Might Say
, beginning a run of success that would cement Oasis as one of the defining bands of the Britpop era.
Oasis' Journey to Their First UK No.1
Oasis burst onto the music scene in 1994 with their debut single Supersonic
. Although it peaked at No.31 on the UK Singles Chart, it introduced the band's swaggering sound and laid the foundation for what was to come.
A string of increasingly successful releases followed. Shakermaker
, Live Forever
, Cigarettes & Alcohol
, and Whatever
all broke into the UK Top 20, helping to build the band's growing reputation.
Their breakthrough arrived in April 1995 when Some Might Say
became Oasis' first UK No.1 single. The track would later appear on their landmark second album, What's The Story (Morning Glory)?
Interestingly, Wonderwall
- arguably the band's most famous song and biggest-selling single in the UK - only reached No.2 in the charts despite its enduring popularity.
The same album also produced Don't Look Back In Anger
, which became Oasis' second UK No.1 and marked the first time Noel Gallagher took lead vocals on a chart-topping single.
The Be Here Now
Era Brings More Chart Success
By 1997, Oasis were at the height of their commercial powers. Their third studio album, Be Here Now
, delivered two more UK No.1 singles.
The album's lead single, D'You Know What I Mean?
, debuted at the top of the charts, while the epic All Around The World
also reached No.1 several months later.
Another fan favourite from the album, Stand By Me
, narrowly missed out on the top spot, peaking at No.2.
Oasis Continue Their No.1 Run in the 2000s
The new millennium saw Oasis return to the summit of the UK Singles Chart with Go Let It Out
, the lead single from 2000's Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants
. The song became the band's fifth UK No.1 single.
Noel Gallagher once again stepped into the spotlight on Sunday Morning Call
, which reached No.4, while Who Feels Love?
also peaked at No.4.
Two years later, Oasis released Heathen Chemistry
. The album's lead single, The Hindu Times
, gave the band their sixth UK No.1. However, Stop Crying Your Heart Out
and Little By Little/She Is Love
both had to settle for No.2 despite becoming fan favourites.
Oasis' Final UK Number One Singles
Oasis added their final two chart-toppers in 2005 with songs from Don't Believe The Truth
.
Lyla
became the band's seventh UK No.1 single, while The Importance Of Being Idle
secured their eighth and final chart-topper. Notably, the latter was another Noel Gallagher lead vocal performance, following the success of Don't Look Back In Anger
.
After The Importance Of Being Idle
, Oasis continued to enjoy chart success, placing several more singles inside the UK Top 20.
Their final charting release came in 2020 with Don't Stop
, a lo-fi acoustic demo recorded by Noel Gallagher. Originally believed to have been taped during the mid-2000s, the previously unreleased track reached No.80 on the UK Singles Chart.
Oasis UK No.1 Singles
1. Some Might Say (1995)
2. Don't Look Back In Anger (1996)
3. D'You Know What I Mean? (1997)
4. All Around The World (1998)
5. Go Let It Out (2000)
6. The Hindu Times (2002)
7. Lyla (2005)
8 The Importance Of Being Idle (2005)
More than three decades after their debut, Oasis' chart record remains one of the most impressive in British rock history. While songs like Wonderwall
and Live Forever
may define their legacy, it was these eight No.1 singles that secured their place among the UK's greatest chart acts.
