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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Catalogue Number: VIP-5912 / STIFF-5912
Country: Japan
Release Date: April 23, 1983
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
