The “Absolutely” Years (1980-1981)

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

Madness, By Suggs

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 ...

Catalogue Number: MAD-BUY-2

Country: Worldwide

Release Date: April 25, 2025

Madness Live Set List – C’Est La Vie Tour 2024

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

Release Date: July 17, 2024

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

Absolutely

Absolutely

An intriguing detail about Absolutely lies in its original vinyl release, which came in two cover variants. On the earlier pressing—of which approximately 10,000 copies were produced—keyboardist Mike Barson is seen holding an umbrella up to his ...

Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: September 26, 1980

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

It’s Madness

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: VVIPD 107

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: March 5, 1990

iTunes Festival: London 2012 – EP

iTunes Festival: London 2012 – EP

On September 27th, 2012, Madness delivered an unforgettable performance at the renowned Roundhouse venue in London, England, as part of the prestigious iTunes Festival. This historic event marked a significant moment in the band's legacy, ...

Country: Worldwide

Release Date: October 2, 2012

Complete Madness

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: HIT-TV1

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: April 23, 1982

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

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

Baggy Trousers

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

I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (Volume One)

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

Madness, By Chrissy Boy

Madness, By Chrissy Boy

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Chrissy Boy from the 1980 single Baggy Trousers to Run For Your Life from the 2023 album The Theater of the ...

Catalogue Number: 4099964 029215

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: March 1, 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

Madness, By Mark

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

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

Baggy Trousers

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 ...

Catalogue Number: BUY 84

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: September 5, 1980

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