CD OFFER: MERCURY MUSIC

Reflecting the diverse range of British music, the 1995 Mercury Music Prize "Ten Albums of the Year" sampler features tracks from all of this year's short-listed albums. On sale for just two months, the limited edition includes "Live Forever" by Oasis (right), "C'mon Billy" by PJ Harvey, "Blue" by Elastica and "Days Like This" by Van Morrison. The shortlist was chosen from more than 140 entries and the winner will be announced on 12 September.

There are 20 copies of the CD on offer to Independent readers. Name and address on a postcard to Independent Mercury Prize Competition, Partridge and Storey, Devonshire House, 12 Barley Mow Passage, London W4 4PH.