Oasis had achieved worldwide success with their 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe and 1995 follow up (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. The third album was highly anticipated by both fans and music critics. On the first day of release, Be Here Now sold over 424,000 copies, becoming the fastest-selling album in British chart history, while initial reviews were overwhelmingly positive. As of 2008, the album had sold eight million copies worldwide.
Tracklist
Side A
1. D'You Know What I Mean?
2. My Big Mouth
3. Magic Pie
Side B
1. Stand By Me
2. I Hope, I Think, I Know
3. The Girl In The Dirty Shirt
Side C
1. Fade In-Out
2. Don't Go Away
3. Be Here Now
Side D
1. All Around The World
2. It's Gettin' Better (Man!!)
3. All Around The World (Reprise)