Dubbed The Desk Tapes, the set comprises 63 live performances, soundchecks, and more than 100 hours of rehearsal material captured directly from the mixing desk during the band’s height in the 1990s. Littleton Auctions, arranging the sale at their Evesham, Worcestershire venue on 3 October 2026, describes these master tapes as a one-of-a-kind archive not seen anywhere else.
The collection has been cared for for two decades by Owain Richards, whose father served as the band’s front-of-house sound engineer as they rose to global stardom. “Dad labelled everything, recorded everything and backed it all up to cassette, over and over,” Richards recalled. “I grew up listening to these recordings. Oasis were part of the family as much as they were part of the culture.”
Alongside the audio tapes, the auction includes original handwritten setlists, official tour itineraries, an Epiphone guitar used by the band, and a genuine Oasis tour parka.
Collectors will also have the chance to bid on a rare pair of Adidas Kegler Super Ostrich trainers presented directly to Noel Gallagher. Only 100 pairs of these sneakers were produced in 2000 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Adidas founder Adi Dassler.
Ben Homer, managing director of Littleton Auctions, described the sale as one of the most exciting consignments the house has ever brought to market. The auction will take place both online and in person at the Worcestershire saleroom, with prospective bidders required to register in advance and pay a deposit before the event.
