The “One Step Beyond…” Years (1979-1980)
Country
Year
Format
Rare Madness Vol II
“Rare Madness Vol. II,” an Italian bootleg surfaced on the marketplace in early 2025. This unofficial releases feature a mix of rare tracks, album cuts, B-sides, and singles from the 1981-1983 period. The bootlegs are being distributed by Nutty ...
Country: Italy
Catalogue: NBREC 4
Released: February 28, 2025
The Prince
In the summer of 1979, the UK music scene was shifting. Punk’s raw aggression was giving way to a sharper, danceable sound rooted in Jamaican ska and infused with social commentary—the Two Tone movement. At its centre stood The Specials and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: CHS TT3
Released: August 10, 1979
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: South Africa
Catalogue: STF 18
Released: December 21, 1979
One Step Beyond…
One Step Beyond…, the debut studio album by Madness, was released in the United Kingdom on October 19, 1979, through Stiff Records under the catalog number SEEZ 17. Arriving at a pivotal moment in the evolution of British music, the album ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 17
Released: October 19, 1979
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
Madness Live Set List – C’Est La Vie Tour 2024
Stream all the songs from our 2024 C’est La Vie summer tour and relive every unforgettable moment. Enjoy the complete playlist, featuring all the hits and hidden gems that made the tour special. Start streaming now and let the summer vibes take ...
Country: Worldwide
Released: July 17, 2024
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: Australia
Catalogue: K7614
Released: August 10, 1979
One Step Beyond…
Released in 1979, One Step Beyond… marked the explosive debut of Madness, a British band synonymous with the ska revival movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. While the album’s UK release is often the focal point in retrospectives, the ...
Country: Germany
Catalogue: 6.24 174 / SEEZ 17
Released: October 19, 1979
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 ...
Country: Japan
Catalogue: VIP-5912 / STIFF-5912
Released: April 23, 1983
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
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
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: Netherlands
Catalogue: BUY 71
Released: May 17, 1980
Complete Madness
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: Australia
Catalogue: RML 52014 / HIT-TV1
Released: August 23, 1982
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
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: Portugal
Catalogue: 6155 263
Released: August 10, 1979
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: Belgium
Catalogue: 640.183
Released: January 19, 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 ...
Country: Japan
Catalogue: VIP-2821 / STIFF-2821
Released: May 31, 1980
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: France
Catalogue: 640 177
Released: October 26, 1979
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
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: Belgium
Catalogue: 640.183
Released: January 19, 1980
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