The “One Step Beyond…” Years (1979-1980)
Country
Year
Format
ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド
The Japanese edition of Madness’s seminal debut album, One Step Beyond…—titled ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド in Japanese and released in 1980 under the catalog number VIP-6708—is a rare and valuable artifact in the annals of ska and new wave music. Originally ...
Country: Japan
Catalogue: VIP-6708
Released: March 31, 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: Portugal
Catalogue: 6155 263
Released: August 10, 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
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
Tarzan’s Nuts
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: 4338
Released: May 17, 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: Netherlands
Catalogue: BUY 56
Released: November 24, 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: Belgium
Catalogue: 640 177
Released: October 26, 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: VDP-47
Released: August 21, 1984
Night Boat to Cairo
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 DJ 71
Released: March 21, 1980
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
Madness, By Suggs
Check out this exclusive six-track compilation EP—a must for hardcore collectors. This special release showcases some of Madness’ standout tracks written by Suggs, spanning decades of the band’s iconic career. From the 1980 classic Night Boat ...
Country: Worldwide
Catalogue: MAD-BUY-2
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
Un Paso Adelante…
"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: Spain
Catalogue: MO 1922 / BUY 56
Released: August 15, 1980
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
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
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
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
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, By Mike
Dive into this exclusive six-track compilation EP, a must for hardcore collectors. This special collection highlights some of Madness’ greatest songs penned by Mike Barson, spanning decades of the band’s legendary career—from the iconic 1979 ...
Country: Worldwide
Catalogue: MAD-BUY-01
Released: April 25, 2025
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
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