"Beginners 101," crafted by the band's brilliant keyboardist Mike Barson, is a standout track from their 2023 album, "Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie." This song spins a captivating story of a group of novices diving headfirst into ...
Country: United States
Catalogue: MADZINE.US 2026
Released: July 4, 2024
Baby Burglar
"Baby Burglar," written by the ever-creative Lee Thompson, is a vibrant track from Madness's 2023 album "Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie." This song tells the quirky and humorous tale of a young, inexperienced thief trying to make ...
Country: United States
Catalogue: MADZINE.US 2022
Released: July 4, 2024
If I Go Mad
"If I Go Mad" stands as a poignant gem within the Madness album "Theatre of the Absurd," crafted by the band's frontman, Suggs. With its haunting melodies and raw vulnerability, the track serves as a profound exploration into the depths of the ...
Country: United States
Catalogue: MADZINE.US 2025
Released: July 4, 2024
C’Est La Vie
"C'Est La Vie," a captivating track from the Madness album "Theatre of the Absurd," penned by the band's talented keyboardist, Mike Barson, serves as a delightful journey through the whimsical complexities of life. With its infectious melody ...
Country: United States
Catalogue: MADZINE.US 2021
Released: July 4, 2024
No Reason
Leading the charge from the 13th studio album is “No Reason”, a standout single by the incomparable Graham (Suggs) McPherson. This track, originally part of the acclaimed 2023 album “The Theater of the Absurd presents C’est La Vie”, now shines ...
Country: United States
Catalogue: MADZINE.US 2024
Released: July 4, 2024
Round We Go
"Round We Go," a captivating track from the Madness album "Theatre of the Absurd," penned by Daniel Woodgate, offers a poignant exploration into the complex dynamics of narcissism and maternal love. With its introspective lyrics and infectious ...
Country: United States
Catalogue: MADZINE.US 2023
Released: July 4, 2024
Embarrassment EP
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
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
Baggy Trousers EP
Baggy Trousers is one of the only Madness singles never released on 12” back in the day. This EP sees its first 12” outing on 180g vinyl with five additional tracks, exclusively for Record Store Day 2022. It is complete with etched messaging ...
Country: Worldwide
Catalogue: 538718031
Released: June 18, 2022
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
Drip Fed Fred
This Record Store Day double A-side release celebrates two of its most majestic songs: the mightily menacing reggae skank that is ‘Drip Fed Fred’ (featuring Ian Dury’s last vocal performance before his death), and the catchy-as-you-like ‘Johnny ...
Country: Worldwide
Catalogue: SALVOSV017
Released: April 22, 2017
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
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
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
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
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 ...