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.

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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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUYIT 56

Released: October 19, 1979

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Although the original release featured the comic sleeve on January 16, 1981, Stiff Records quickly issued a second version featuring the canteen sleeve, both of which featured the remixed and overdubbed version of 'The Return Of The Los Palmas ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 108

Released: January 16, 1981

Embarrassment

Embarrassment

'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.

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 102

Released: November 14, 1980

Baggy Trousers

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: BUY 84

Released: September 5, 1980

Absolutely

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

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: CHS TT3

Released: August 10, 1979

Work Rest and Play

Work Rest and Play

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 71

Released: March 21, 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: BUY 62

Released: December 21, 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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 56

Released: October 26, 1979

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

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