The “One Step Beyond…” Years (1979-1980)

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: Ireland

Catalogue: CHS 2375

Released: August 10, 1979

It’s Madness

It’s Madness

Released in 1990 as part of Virgin's VIP series, *"It's... Madness"* is a budget-friendly compilation album that was available in both CD and cassette formats and was designed to reintroduce popular tracks from the band's earlier years at an ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: VVIPD 107

Released: March 5, 1990

Work Rest and Play

Work Rest and Play

With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...

Country: Portugal

Catalogue: BUY 71 NP

Released: May 17, 1980

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond . . . is Madness's debut studio album, released by Stiff Records. Madness's inaugural studio album was launched by Stiff Records. Crafted and blended in a mere three weeks, it ascended to the second position and held its ground ...

Country: France

Catalogue: 940822

Released: October 19, 1979

Work Rest and Play

Work Rest and Play

With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...

Country: Netherlands

Catalogue: BUY 71

Released: May 17, 1980

ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド

ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド

"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1508 / STIFF-1508

Released: March 15, 1980

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond . . . is Madness's debut studio album, released by Stiff Records. Madness's inaugural studio album was launched by Stiff Records. Crafted and blended in a mere three weeks, it ascended to the second position and held its ground ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: SEEZ 17

Released: October 19, 1979

グレイテスト・マッドネス

グレイテスト・マッドネス

Complete Madness, the first greatest hits album, was a monumental success that resonated across the UK. Issued on April 23, 1982, it featured Madness's biggest hits from their first three studio albums and stand-alone singles. The album's ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIP-6708 / HIT-TV1

Released: August 23, 1982

マイナッティ”ガール

マイナッティ”ガール

My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIP-2821 / STIFF-2821

Released: May 31, 1980

Night Boat To Cairo

Night Boat To Cairo

With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 6.12 777 / BUY 71

Released: March 21, 1980

Complete Madness

Complete Madness

Complete Madness, the first greatest hits album, was a monumental success that resonated across the UK. Issued on April 23, 1982, it featured Madness's biggest hits from their first three studio albums and stand-alone singles. The album's ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: HIT-TV1

Released: April 23, 1982

Work Rest and Play

Work Rest and Play

With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...

Country: Italy

Catalogue: ZPGSF 33402

Released: May 17, 1980

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...

Country: Netherlands

Catalogue: BUY 56

Released: November 24, 1979

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: OG 9685

Released: February 14, 1987

ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド

ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド

One Step Beyond . . . is Madness's debut studio album, released by Stiff Records. Recorded and mixed in about three weeks, the album peaked at number two and remained on the UK Albums Chart for over a year. The album has received much critical praise.

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIP-6708

Released: March 31, 1980

Madness

Madness

The Sire Records release of the Madness single “Madness” in 1980 is notable for being part of the band’s early attempts to break into the U.S. market. The track itself was a cover of the Prince Buster song “Madness” (from which the band took ...

Country: United States

Catalogue: SRE 49205

Released: March 15, 1980

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...

Country: France

Catalogue: 640 177

Released: October 26, 1979

My Girl

My Girl

My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 6.12 687 / BUY 62

Released: December 21, 1979

My Girl

My Girl

My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...

Country: Belgium

Catalogue: 640.183

Released: January 19, 1980

マッドネス・ザ・ベスト

マッドネス・ザ・ベスト

The Madness album, released by Victor Records in Japan in 1983, is a unique compilation exclusive to the Japanese market. It features a mix of popular and lesser-known tracks that showcase the band’s evolving sound in the early 1980s. Notable ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIL-6060 / STIFF 6060 / GHS-4003

Released: April 23, 1983

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