Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.
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"Littleton Auctions confirms that the Oasis recordings known as The Desk Tapes have been withdrawn from our October 3 auction in light of legal proceedings."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 , Executive
"It is true that Oasis have sued me and my father to try to prevent the auction of the tapes made by my father many years ago."
— Owain Richards , Celebrity
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The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.
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