Britpop is a British guitar-pop movement of the mid-1990s, led by Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede and Supergrass. Catchy melodies, nods to 1960s British bands and lyrics about English life set it apart. Its peak is usually placed around 1995, the year of the Oasis and Blur rivalry.

Which Britpop album should I buy first on vinyl?

Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" is the obvious pick, packed with songs that became standards. Blur's "Parklife" and Pulp's "Different Class" round out the core trio, each with its own tone: more rock-driven for Oasis, more ironic and observational for Blur and Pulp.

Why are original Britpop vinyl pressings so expensive?

In the mid-1990s the CD was the dominant format, so albums were pressed on vinyl in smaller numbers. Original copies in good condition are therefore scarcer and in high demand. Recent reissues are a more affordable way to hear these records on vinyl.

What was the Battle of Britpop?

It was the heavily publicized rivalry between Oasis and Blur, which peaked in August 1995 when both bands released singles on the same day: "Roll With It" and "Country House". Blur won the singles chart race, but Oasis went on to dominate album sales.

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Brit Pop, born in the 90s, left its mark on an entire generation with its catchy melodies, unifying choruses, and legendary bands. Oasis and Blur battled for chart supremacy, while Pulp and Suede asserted their style, giving birth to a truly British musical identity.

As soon as the music plays, the fiery guitars and defiant vocals recreate that unique effervescence that made English pop vibrate during its golden age.

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Britpop Vinyl: Oasis, Blur, Pulp and the Classic '90s Albums

Britpop vinyl records: what this section covers

This page gathers Britpop vinyl, the movement that dominated English guitar pop in the mid-1990s with big singalong choruses and lyrics rooted in everyday British life. Britpop drew on The Beatles, The Kinks and The Smiths, and was partly a reaction to American grunge. The catalog brings together the genre's leading bands, such as Oasis, Pulp and Supergrass, forerunners starting with The Stone Roses, and artists who carried the legacy into the 2000s, from The Libertines to Miles Kane. For American listeners who know Oasis mainly through "Wonderwall", this section is a good way to explore the wider scene around it.

Original pressings or reissues?

One key point for collectors: in the mid-1990s the CD ruled the market. Britpop albums did come out on vinyl, but in smaller quantities, which makes some original pressings scarce and expensive today. For listening, reissues are usually the sensible choice, especially anniversary editions, which are sometimes remastered, expanded with B-sides or offered on colored vinyl.

Before buying, check whether it is an original pressing or a reissue, whether the edition is single or double LP, and what it includes beyond the album itself: B-sides, demos, a booklet. With sought-after used originals, it is worth asking for the exact condition of the vinyl and the jacket, backed up by photos.

Essential Britpop albums on vinyl

The golden age lasted only a few years, shaped by the Oasis versus Blur rivalry, which peaked in 1995 when "Roll With It" and "Country House" were released on the same day. Creation Records, which signed Oasis, and Food Records, where Blur started out, were the key labels. The albums that anchor a collection: