The “One Step Beyond…” Years (1979-1980)
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Year
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Night Boat To Cairo
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: Belgium
Catalogue: 640.194
Released: May 17, 1980
One Step Beyond…
In 1979, a re-energized take on a 1964 Jamaican B-side would become one of the most iconic and enduring tracks of the UK ska revival. Madness’s “One Step Beyond…” wasn’t just their breakthrough—it was a mission statement. Built on the bones of ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUYIT 56
Released: October 19, 1979
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
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
Night Boat To Cairo
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: Germany
Catalogue: 6.12 777 / BUY 71
Released: March 21, 1980
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: Italy
Catalogue: STIF 112
Released: January 19, 1980
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
Madness, By Mark
Check out this exclusive five-track compilation EP—a must for hardcore collectors. This special release highlights some of Madness’ standout tracks written by Mark Bedford, showcasing his unique contributions to the band’s signature sound. From ...
Country: Worldwide
Catalogue: MAD-BUY-6
Released: April 25, 2025
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: Netherlands
Catalogue: BUY 62
Released: January 19, 1980
I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (Volume One)
Madness, the North London Nutty Boys have a knack for turning even their B-sides into gold. Their 2021 Record Store Day (RSD) release, I Do Like to Be B-Side the A-Side, Volume Two, dropped on June 12 as part of RSD Drop 1, delivering 11 ...
Country: Europe, United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT220LP
Released: April 21, 2018
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
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: New Zealand
Catalogue: BUY 62
Released: January 19, 1980
My Girl
Released in December 1979, My Girl marked a pivotal moment in the early career of Madness. Issued as the band’s third single on Stiff Records, this deceptively simple tune about a strained relationship would go on to become one of the band’s ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 62
Released: December 21, 1979
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: Netherlands
Catalogue: BUY 56
Released: November 24, 1979
Work Rest and Play
Released in March 1980, Work, Rest and Play stands as one of the most curious and characterful releases in the Madness discography—a four-track EP that wasn’t quite a single, and not quite a mini-album either. But like many of Madness’s ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 71
Released: March 21, 1980
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: Germany
Catalogue: 6.12 687 / BUY 62
Released: December 21, 1979
Bed and Breakfast Man
The Canadian release of the double A-side single featuring Madness' "Bed and Breakfast Man" and "Night Boat to Cairo" was part of the band's international presence in the early 1980s. Released through Sire/WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) in ...
Country: Canada
Catalogue: FSRE 259
Released: April 15, 1980
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: Portugal
Catalogue: BUY 71 NP
Released: May 17, 1980
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: France
Catalogue: 6172 687
Released: August 10, 1979
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
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