Definitely Maybe Remastered

I have listened to my original CD copy of this album more times than I care to count and would consider myself very familiar with this recording. This is simply a review of the vinyl itself because if you are reading this you probably already like Oasis and this album (which is certainly a slice of their best work). Ok, on to it: two lovely black LP's, wonderful gatefold packaging with artwork that appears reminiscent of the original (ie. no cheap low dpi scans). Another big plus is that whoever assembled the sets had the common sense to use anti-static sleeves to protect the LP's. What this means is that the records come out of the sleeves clean and ready to play (ie. no damage from paper sleeve burn or debris sticking in the grooves). I simply do not understand record companies that ship (expensive and fragile) records in garbage paper sleeves! Is it really that much of a cost savings?!?Anyhow, on to sound quality...yup, they got it right and it plays as lovely as an album with heaps of guitar distortion can: clean, steady and dynamic sound from edge to edge on both LP's (ie. good quality control between pressings!). Liam's voice never melts or splits apart and Noel's guitar never distorts beyond what seems to have been intended by the original production. In all honesty I've never thought of this album as a very high fidelity recording but much to my surprise what I found beyond the CD was a little more color in the guitar and vocals, a slightly deeper look into the master and a much, much bigger (or as the Brit's like to say "massive!") low end. The kick drum on "Supersonic" truly thumps and on the whole this version feels like a much larger soundscape. So there you have it, if you like well pressed records and enjoy noisy rock and roll from the two brothers who were "born for adversity" then you will be more than pleased with this set. Enjoy!

Great debut by the bickering Gallagher Brothers and company. Alot of memorable songs like "Live Forever" and "Supersonic". Worth picking up.

He recibido el vinilo en perfectas condiciones, reproducido en la tornamesa al momento de llegada, oir los himnos de pequeño me han hecho llorar.Hermoso disco.

Album was in perfect condition. Shipped safely and securely. Those are the two things I look for in an online album purchase.

Great album

A fantastic album from a fantastic group.Item shipped in protective BOX and received NEW.Thank you.

I have to say the most disappointing thing about this remastered release is the original version of 'Slide Away' was replaced with a version where Noel's backing vocal on the pre-chorus is removed. That REALLY bothered me, considering that is my favorite track on the album. I think that's just wrong. The other is, all the bonus tracks added and they couldn't add the complete demo tape (Columbia & Bring it On Down are missing) .. the rest of the demo tape songs are there. That aside, it sounds great. I bought the deluxe box set (because i'm a total oasis fan boy), and these limited Oasis releases tend to be worth a bit of coin in the long run (Not that i'd sell it.. but ya know).. I have not yet compared the sound quality to the original release, just upon a quick listen, i feel it's pretty close to the naked ear.. and most people may not hear a difference. I read something that Liam had said in regards to this 20th anniversary release "HOW CAN YOU REMASTER SOMETHING THAT'S ALREADY [BEEN] MASTERED. DONT BUY INTO IT. LET IT BE.".. Classic Liam. But, surely, that comment won't stop the masses of Oasis fans from buying it.

Nothing better than coming home from work to a $37 micro-brew beer, while I up brush my beard and burn my vinyl collection to cassette so I can rock all analogue in my Walkman. How did society ever make it without this set, directly remastered from the original DAT tapes for that warm analogue glow on a horribly inconvenient and overpriced listening format.