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 ...
Catalogue: VDP-47
Released: August 21, 1984
シティ・イン・シティ
In the early 1980s, Madness, the iconic British ska band, became an unexpected presence in Japanese advertising when they were featured in a series of television commercials for the Honda City.** This compact car, exclusively available in the ...
Catalogue: VIPX-1609 / STIFF-1609
Released: June 1, 1982
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 ...
Catalogue: VIL-6060 / STIFF 6060 / GHS-4003
Released: April 23, 1983
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 ...
Catalogue: VIP-6708 / HIT-TV1
Released: August 23, 1982
ハウス・オブ・ファン
The single “House of Fun” was released in Japan in 1982 during the peak of the band’s popularity. Originally a UK chart-topper, the song reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Madness’ only No. 1 hit. Released by Victor Records, the ...
Catalogue: VIPX-1643 / STIFF-1643
Released: June 1, 1982
グレイ・デイ
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 ...
Catalogue: VIP-5912 / STIFF-5912
Released: April 23, 1983
イット・マスト・ビー・ラブ
“It Must Be Love” enjoyed significant success in Japan in 1983? While the song is well known for reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, its impact extended globally, making a strong impression in Japan, where it climbed to No. 12 on the ...
Catalogue: VIPX-1730 / STIFF-1730
Released: June 1, 1981
グレイ・デイ
The single “Grey Day” was released in Japan in 1981, coinciding with the global release of the track as part of the 7 album promotion. The song, a melancholic reflection on urban life, was composed by Mike Barson and exemplifies the band’s ...
Catalogue: VIPX-1581 / STIFF-1581
Released: May 15, 1981
アズ・ナッティ・ボーイズ
Despite the allure of the 2-TONE sound, which originated from The Specials and Madness, its influence was overshadowed by a pervasive fashion trend that permeated Japan last summer. This fashion, born from the music, became a mere formality, ...
Catalogue: VIP-5907 / STIFF-5907
Released: May 15, 1981
エンバラスメント
'Embarrassment' was a brave choice for a band who had traded on their sense of fun. Lee Thompson originally had in mind the melody from 'Ghost Dance' by Prince Buster, but Mike Barson had other ideas.
Catalogue: VIPX-1567 / STIFF-1567
Released: November 14, 1980
バギー・パンツ
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 ...
Catalogue: VIPX-1547 / STIFF-1547
Released: September 5, 1980
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 ...
Catalogue: VIP-2821 / STIFF-2821
Released: May 31, 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.
Catalogue: VIP-6708
Released: March 31, 1980
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 ...
