The “Absolutely” Years (1980-1981)

A Proper Party

A Proper Party

In 2021, BMG unveiled an exquisite gift for fans of Madness: a meticulously curated playlist brimming with an eclectic array of tunes tailored to suit diverse occasions and emotions. From the sun-soaked vibes of Summer to the amorous melodies ...

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: December 21, 2021

グレイテスト・マッドネス

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 ...

Catalogue Number: VIP-6708 / HIT-TV1

Country: Japan

Release Date: August 23, 1982

Madness, By Mark

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 ...

Catalogue Number: MAD-BUY-6

Country: Worldwide

Release Date: April 25, 2025

Madness, By Suggs

Madness, By Suggs

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Suggs from the 1980 single Night Boat to Cairo to If I Go Mad from the 2023 album The Theater of the Absurd ...

Catalogue Number: 4099964 029185

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: February 9, 2024

Madness, By Lee

Madness, By Lee

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services. Listen to some Madness songs written by El Thommo, from the original 1979 The Prince to the classics Embarrassment and the number one Single House of Fun from ...

Catalogue Number: 4099964 029208

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: February 23, 2024

Absolutely

Absolutely

Released in 1980, Absolutely marks Madness’s second studio album and a defining moment in the band’s early career. Following the breakout success of their debut One Step Beyond…, Absolutely cemented the band’s position in the UK music scene ...

Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: September 26, 1980

Embarrassment EP

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 ...

Catalogue Number: BMGCAT868SV

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: April 20, 2024

Madness, By Chrissy Boy

Madness, By Chrissy Boy

Check out this exclusive six-track compilation EP—a must for hardcore collectors. This special release celebrates some of Madness’ finest tracks penned by Chrissy Boy, spanning over four decades of the band’s iconic sound. From the 1980 classic ...

Catalogue Number: MAD-BUY-5

Country: Worldwide

Release Date: April 25, 2024

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Released on January 16, 1981, The Return of the Los Palmas 7 marked one of the more unexpected turns in Madness’s early chart run—a largely instrumental track, brimming with whimsy and cinematic flair, that somehow stormed into the UK Top 10 ...

Catalogue Number: BUY 108

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: January 16, 1981

Madness, By Woody

Madness, By Woody

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Daniel Woodgate from the classic 1980 single The Return of the Los Palmas 7 to Circus Freaks from the 2012 ...

Catalogue Number: 4099964 029222

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: March 8, 2024

Embarrassment

Embarrassment

When Madness released Embarrassment as the second single from their 1980 album Absolutely, it marked a striking departure from their trademark cheeky exuberance. Up until that point, the band had become synonymous with buoyant, ska-infused pop, ...

Catalogue Number: BUY 102

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: November 14, 1980

Summer Madness

Summer Madness

In 2021, BMG unveiled an exquisite gift for fans of Madness: a meticulously curated playlist brimming with an eclectic array of tunes tailored to suit diverse occasions and emotions. From the sun-soaked vibes of Summer to the amorous melodies ...

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: May 22, 2022

Absolutely (Expanded Edition)

Absolutely (Expanded Edition)

The 2023 Absolutely (Expanded Edition) by Madness is a significant reissue of the band’s 1980 sophomore album, offering both a nostalgic return to one of their most beloved records and a deeper, more immersive experience for fans and ...

Catalogue Number: BMGCAT591CD

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: February 24, 2023

エンバラスメント

エンバラスメント

'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.

Catalogue Number: VIPX-1567 / STIFF-1567

Country: Japan

Release Date: November 14, 1980

Madness, By Lee

Madness, By Lee

Check out this exclusive six-track compilation EP—a must for hardcore collectors. This special release highlights some of Madness’ unforgettable tracks written by El Thommo, showcasing his incredible songwriting contributions to the band’s ...

Catalogue Number: MAD-BUY-4

Country: Worldwide

Release Date: April 25, 2025

Madness, By Woody (Revised)

Madness, By Woody (Revised)

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Daniel Woodgate from the classic 1980 single The Return of the Los Palmas 7 to Circus Freaks from the 2012 ...

Catalogue Number: 4099964 029222

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: April 5, 2024

Absolutely (180g Heavyweight)

Absolutely (180g Heavyweight)

The 2023 Absolutely (Expanded Edition) by Madness is a significant reissue of the band’s 1980 sophomore album, offering both a nostalgic return to one of their most beloved records and a deeper, more immersive experience for fans and ...

Catalogue Number: SALVOLP06

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: November 27, 2020

Rare Madness Vol I

Rare Madness Vol I

“Rare Madness Vol. I,” 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 1979-1982 period. The bootlegs are being distributed by Nutty ...

Catalogue Number: NBREC 3

Country: Italy

Release Date: February 28, 2025

バギー・パンツ

バギー・パンツ

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 ...

Catalogue Number: VIPX-1547 / STIFF-1547

Country: Japan

Release Date: September 5, 1980

アズ・ナッティ・ボーイズ

アズ・ナッティ・ボーイズ

Despite the allure of the 2-TONE sound, which originated from The Specials and Madness, its influence was overshadowed by a pervasive fashion trend that permeated Japan last summer. This fashion, born from the music, became a mere formality, ...

Catalogue Number: VIP-5907 / STIFF-5907

Country: Japan

Release Date: May 15, 1981

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