Apart from ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘Embarrassment’ was the only Madness single not to be released on 12” in the ‘80s. RSD 2024 will give the classic Motown-inspired hit the 12” treatment as part of a six track EP, which features the original 7” mix ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT868SV
Released: April 20, 2024
The Dangermen Sessions (Volume One) (Expanded Edition)
Many prophets of the musical future have recently forecast the return of the hypnotic, gyratory sound of those reggae enigmas 'The Dangermen'. It has been said that when The Dangermen play a night club they have more first name friends in the ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT596CD
Released: February 24, 2023
Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie (Zoetrope)
In early 2023, amidst the industrial landscape of Cricklewood, Madness embarked on a musical odyssey that would redefine their trajectory. Recording sessions, guided by the seasoned hand of Matt Glasbey, became a sanctuary of creativity where ...
Country: Worldwide
Catalogue: 538955330
Released: November 17, 2023
Theatre Of The Absurd Introduces C’est La Vie
"C'est La Vie," written by Mike Barson, is the outstanding lead single from the thirteenth studio album "The Theater of the Absurd presents C'est La Vie." This is breathless in its intensity, an hour-long triumph up there with anything they’ve ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: 538974492
Released: September 28, 2023
Wonderful (Expanded Edition)
Wonderful is the seventh studio album released by Madness, originally released on 1 November 1999. The first album by the original line-up since 1984’s Keep Moving, the record marked the reunion of the Nutty Boys with a collection of classic ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT595CD
Released: September 22, 2023
Keep Moving (Expanded Edition)
"Keep Moving" is the fifth studio album by the British band Madness, originally released in February 1984. This album holds particular significance as it was the band's final release on the Stiff Records label, and the last album featuring the ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT594CD
Released: June 23, 2023
The Rise & Fall (Expanded Edition)
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: BMGCAT593CD
Released: May 26, 2023
7 (Expanded Edition)
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: BMGCAT592CD
Released: April 14, 2023
Absolutely (Expanded Edition)
Absolutely is the second studio album from Madness. originally released in September 1980, the album reached number 2 on the UK album chart and produced some of the band’s biggest hits, including ‘Baggy Trousers’, which reached number 3 in the ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT591CD
Released: February 24, 2023
One Step Beyond… (Expanded Edition)
One Step Beyond... was Madness’ seminal debut album, recorded in 3 weeks and originally released in October 1979. It peaked at number 2 in the UK and took up residency in the UK Album Chart, where it stayed for more than a year. The album – ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT590CD
Released: February 24, 2023
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
La Luna
Chris: 'La Luna' was the only song I wrote on the album. We'd been playing it live before we recorded it, and [bassist] Graham Bush and Woody had this bit that was quite heavy, and I didn't like it. And we recorded the version on the album, and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: FRYCD642W
Released: October 29, 2012
Five Cuts (Album Sampler)
The 1999 Madness Five Cuts Sampler for Wonderful was a promotional release. It was distributed to promote their album "Wonderful," which was released in the same year. The sampler featured five tracks from the album, serving as a preview for ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: 5PROMO2889
Released: February 8, 1999
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
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: VVIP 107
Released: March 5, 1990
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
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
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
Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)
Tomorrow's (Just Another Day), written by Mike Barson and Cathal Smyth, was the follow-up single to Our House. The track was taken from the album "The Rise and Fall," which is a slight remix of the album track. Still, for the first and only ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 169
Released: February 7, 1983
Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)
Tomorrow's (Just Another Day), written by Mike Barson and Cathal Smyth, was the follow-up single to Our House. The track was taken from the album "The Rise and Fall," which is a slight remix of the album track. Still, for the first and only ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: PBUY 169
Released: February 7, 1983
Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)
Tomorrow's (Just Another Day), written by Mike Barson and Cathal Smyth, was the follow-up single to Our House. The track was taken from the album "The Rise and Fall," which is a slight remix of the album track. Still, for the first and only ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 169
Released: February 7, 1983
Our House
'Our House', a song penned by Chas Smash and Chris Foreman, made a significant global impact. It was the lead single from their fourth studio album, The Rise & Fall, and was released on 12 November 1982. The song's popularity soared, ...
