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 Mark
Check out this five-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Mark Bedford from the classic 1980 single The Return of the Los Palmas 7 to One Better Day from the 1984 album ...
Country: United Kingdom
Release Date: March 15, 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 ...
Catalogue Number: BMGCAT868SV
Country: United Kingdom
Release Date: April 20, 2024
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 ...
Catalogue Number: OG 9821
Country: United Kingdom
Release Date: November 15, 1988
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
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
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 ...
Catalogue Number: 538718031
Country: Worldwide
Release Date: June 18, 2022
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
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
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
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 ...
Catalogue Number: BMGCAT220LP
Country: Europe, United Kingdom
Release Date: April 21, 2018
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 ...
Catalogue Number: RML 52014 / HIT-TV1
Country: Australia
Release Date: August 23, 1982
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
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
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
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 ...
Catalogue Number: VVIP 107
Country: United Kingdom
Release Date: March 5, 1990
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: VDP-47
Country: Japan
Release Date: August 21, 1984
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
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
Baggy Trousers
By the middle of 1980, the British music press still didn’t quite know what to make of Madness. While their debut album One Step Beyond… had been a massive success, bursting with ska energy and playful attitude, some critics still lumped the ...
