COMPLETE & UTTER MADNESS DISCOGRAPHY

We’re not just a simple discography—think of us as your ultimate guide to all things Madness! Dive into our vibrant world, where we’ve got more than just a collection of tunes. Explore our wiki for a deep dive into the band’s history and trivia. Check out our meticulously curated track listings, complete with insights into the musicians, production crew, and the stories behind the scenes. Discover the magic behind the scenes with details on record labels, publishers, manufacturing, and artwork. And that’s not all! Immerse yourself in our treasure trove of official audio and video content, including live performances and music videos. Want to know when your favourite Madness track hit the charts? We’ve got you covered with detailed release info and official charting history. So, what are you waiting for? Come join us on this exhilarating journey through the world of Madness!

Creating a list (a discography) of your Madness collection is typical for collectors, who primarily record the collection to identify the condition, price, and possible gaps and ultimately share it with other music enthusiasts. Attempts to list (a discography) the releases from Madness have appeared in the earliest fan club comics and many music publications in the early 1980s and 90s. In the last 30 years, we have seen them appear in book publications and on the internet, and 90% of the websites have since expired, abandoned, or gone dark.

This Madness Discography site updates the collection database daily so we do not drown you, our users or our discography with thousands of ambiguous pages. Instead, we build one release at a time and ensure that our information and knowledge base are complete, cross-checked, and easy to understand for publication before releasing it on the site.

NEW RELEASES & UPDATES

Driving In My Car

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: Scandinavia

Catalogue: K-8831 / BUY 153

Released: July 12, 1982

Driving In My Car

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: X-12010

Released: July 16, 1982

Driving In My Car

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: SBUY 153

Released: July 16, 1982

It’s Madness

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

Our House

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, ...

Country: Canada

Catalogue: 92 96687

Released: May 7, 1982

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: Canada

Catalogue: 92 95627

Released: August 20, 1983

グレイテスト・マッドネス

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

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

マッドネス・ザ・ベスト

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

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

Our House

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, ...

Country: United States

Catalogue: 9 29668-7

Released: May 7, 1982

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 States

Catalogue: 7-29562

Released: August 20, 1983

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: United States

Catalogue: GHS 4003

Released: April 23, 1983

It’s Madness

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

Driving In My Car

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: 409996 4093216

Released: September 4, 2024

ハウス・オブ・ファン

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 ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1643 / STIFF-1643

Released: June 1, 1982

イット・マスト・ビー・ラブ

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 ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1730 / STIFF-1730

Released: June 1, 1981

シティ・イン・シティ

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 ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1609 / STIFF-1609

Released: June 1, 1982

グレイテスト・マッドネス

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

Driving In My Car

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

ALL PROFILES ADDED AND UPDATED

Cecil Campbell

Cecil Campbell

Cecil Bustamente Campbell OD (24 May 1938 – 8 September 2016), known professionally as Prince Buster, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer. The records he released in the 1960s influenced and shaped the course ...
Michael Putland

Michael Putland

Born in 1947, Michael grew up in Harrow, where he took his first pictures at the age of nine before leaving school at sixteen to assist various photographers, including Time-Life photographer Walter Curtin and the ...
Tim Turan

Tim Turan

Tim was introduced to recording sound at the age of 3. As a teenager, he spent his paper-round earnings on a JVC-SEA 70 graphic equaliser to make his records sound better, and he's been doing it ever since. He has been ...
Humphrey Ocean

Humphrey Ocean

Humphrey Ocean, born in Sussex in 1951, went to art schools in Tunbridge Wells, Brighton and Canterbury. From 1971 to 1973 he was bass player with Kilburn and the Highroads and in 2004 was elected a Royal Academician. ...
Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson

David Robinson (born 14 May 1944), is an Irish music executive, music video director, record producer, music manager, and photographer. He is best known as the co-founder with Jake Riviera of Stiff Records, where he ...

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