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

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUYIT 62

Released: January 15, 1980

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

Madness, By Mike

Madness, By Mike

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Mike Barson from the single My Girl in 1979 to the 2023 single C'Est La Vie from the album The Theater of the ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: 4099964 029178

Released: February 2, 2024

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: Belgium

Catalogue: 640.194

Released: May 17, 1980

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: Australia

Catalogue: K7768 / BUY-62

Released: January 19, 1980

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: South Africa

Catalogue: STF 18

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: Scandinavia

Catalogue: BUY 62

Released: January 19, 1980

It Must Be Love

It Must Be Love

It Must Be Love was released as a standalone single on November 23, 1981. It reached #4 on the UK singles chart and appeared on their UK number one compilation album Complete Madness the following year and on many other Madness compilations ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: OG 9826

Released: November 15, 1988

iTunes Festival: London 2012 – EP

iTunes Festival: London 2012 – EP

On September 27th, 2012, Madness delivered an unforgettable performance at the renowned Roundhouse venue in London, England, as part of the prestigious iTunes Festival. This historic event marked a significant moment in the band's legacy, ...

Country: Worldwide

Released: October 2, 2012

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

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 71

Released: March 21, 1980

Madness, By Mark

Madness, By Mark

Check out this five-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Mark Bedford from the classic 1980 single The Return of the Los Palmas 7 to One Better Day from the 1984 album ...

Country: United Kingdom

Released: March 15, 2024

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

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

Madness

Madness

Madness, released in 1983 on Geffen Records, was a compilation album specifically tailored for the American market. Although Madness was a well-established band in the UK by then, they had limited exposure in the United States. Geffen Records ...

Country: Canada

Catalogue: XGHS 4003

Released: April 23, 1983

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: Germany

Catalogue: 6.12 644 / BUY 56

Released: October 26, 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: Portugal

Catalogue: 6155 263

Released: August 10, 1979

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 56

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: Belgium

Catalogue: 640.183

Released: January 19, 1980

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

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