Oasis Unheard Recordings Pulled From Auction After Band 'sue'
BBC News reports on the sudden withdrawal of a set of unheard Oasis recordings from an auction after the band took legal action. Valued between £1.2m and £1.6m, the 63 tapes feature sound checks and live performances recorded by sound engineer Huw Richards.
"Littleton Auctions confirms that the Oasis recordings known as The Desk Tapes have been withdrawn from our October 3 auction in light of legal proceedings." - Ben Homer, Managing Director, Littleton Auctions
Previously announced as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity," the auction house expressed disappointment at the cancellation but respected the legal process. The sale will continue as planned, excluding the Oasis recordings, which will be postponed to allow for resolution of the legal dispute.
Key Takeaways:
- Oasis sound engineer Huw Richards collected the recordings over many years.
- Son Owain Richards initiated the auction.
- Band objected to the sale, leading to an injunction.
- Auction house agrees to postpone the sale of the recordings.
- Other items in the auction, including memorabilia and a guitar, will still be sold.