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
Baggy Trousers
In some quarters, Madness were still viewed as a novelty act. By mid-1980, the 2 Tone/ska revival movement was still in full swing with albums from The Beat (I Can’t Stop It) and Bad Manners (Ska’n’B). But the Specials’ two hits which bookended ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: OG 9821
Released: November 15, 1988
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
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
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: VDP-47
Released: August 21, 1984
Keep Moving
Keep Moving, Madness’ fifth studio album, was released in February 1984 and marked their final album on the Stiff label. It was the band’s last studio album to feature their keyboardist and founding member, Mike Barson before they split in ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 53
Released: February 20, 1984
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
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
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
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: United States
Catalogue: GHS 4003
Released: April 23, 1983
The Rise & Fall
The Rise & Fall, the fourth studio album by Madness, stands out for its bold experimentation with a diverse range of musical styles. Released on 8 October 1982 by Stiff Records, it showcases a fusion of jazz, English music hall, and Eastern ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 46
Released: November 5, 1982
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
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: Australia
Catalogue: RML 52014 / HIT-TV1
Released: August 23, 1982
Driving In My Car
The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...
Country: Australia
Catalogue: K-8831 / BUY 153
Released: July 12, 1982
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
7
Following two hugely successful albums (their debut and sophomore records, One Step Beyond and Absolutely, both #2 in the UK album charts), "7" was Madness' third studio album in as many years. Showcasing their ever-evolving songwriting skills, ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 39
Released: October 2, 1981
Absolutely
Madness released their second "Absolutely" album on September 26th. The album was named after a phrase that Tony Duffield commonly used. Like their first album, "One Step Beyond...," the album started with a hit single, "Baggy Trousers," and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 29
Released: September 26, 1980
Absolutely
Madness released their second "Absolutely" album on September 26th. The album was named after a phrase that Tony Duffield commonly used. Like their first album, "One Step Beyond...," the album started with a hit single, "Baggy Trousers," and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 29
Released: September 26, 1980
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
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 ...