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

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

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: South Africa

Catalogue: STF 18

Released: December 21, 1979

Tarzan’s Nuts

Tarzan’s Nuts

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: 4338

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: VS 1425

Released: July 27, 1994

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 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: Germany

Catalogue: 6.24 174 / SEEZ 17

Released: October 19, 1979

A Proper Party

A Proper Party

In 2021, BMG unveiled an exquisite gift for fans of Madness: a meticulously curated playlist brimming with an eclectic array of tunes tailored to suit diverse occasions and emotions. From the sun-soaked vibes of Summer to the amorous melodies ...

Country: United Kingdom

Released: December 21, 2021

The Best Of Madness

The Best Of Madness

The Best of Madness, released by Musart Records in Mexico around 1983, is a rare and highly sought-after compilation album that highlights Madness’s early hits. Tailored specifically for the Mexican market, this album captures the band’s ...

Country: Mexico

Catalogue: EDI-60735

Released: April 23, 1983

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

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: Belgium

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: Australia

Catalogue: K7768 / BUY-62

Released: January 19, 1980

Work Rest and Play

Work Rest and Play

The *Work Rest and Play* EP by Madness, originally released in 1980, received a special reissue for Record Store Day (RSD) 2020 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. This limited-edition pressing, highly sought after by collectors, features the ...

Country: Europe

Catalogue: BMGCAT430DSV

Released: August 20, 2020

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