The “Madness 7” Years (1981-1982)
Country
Year
Format
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: VVIPD 107
Released: March 5, 1990
House Of Fun
House of Fun, Composed by Mike Barson and Lee Thompson, two of the band's founding members and primary songwriters, was released as a standalone single on May 14, 1982. From the moment it hit the airwaves, "House of Fun" captured the hearts and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 146
Released: May 10, 1982
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
グレイ・デイ
The single “Grey Day” was released in Japan in 1981, coinciding with the global release of the track as part of the 7 album promotion. The song, a melancholic reflection on urban life, was composed by Mike Barson and exemplifies the band’s ...
Country: Japan
Catalogue: VIPX-1581 / STIFF-1581
Released: May 15, 1981
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 ...
Country: Europe, United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT220LP
Released: April 21, 2018
Our House
'Our House', a song penned by Chas Smash and Chris Foreman, made a significant global impact. It was the lead single from their fourth studio album, The Rise & Fall, and was released on 12 November 1982. The song's popularity soared, ...
Country: Canada
Catalogue: 92 96687
Released: May 7, 1982
It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love was released as a standalone single on November 23, 1981. It reached #4 on the UK singles chart and appeared on their UK number one compilation album Complete Madness the following year and on many other Madness compilations ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: OG 9826
Released: November 15, 1988
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
It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love was released as a standalone single on November 23, 1981. It reached #4 on the UK singles chart and appeared on their UK number one compilation album Complete Madness the following year and on many other Madness compilations ...
Country: Canada
Catalogue: 92 95627
Released: August 20, 1983
7 (Expanded Edition)
The 2023 “Madness 7 (Expanded Edition)” is a thoughtfully curated reissue of Madness’s third studio album, 7, originally released in 1981. Arriving on April 14, 2023, this new edition reintroduces the album in a 2CD format, blending original ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BMGCAT592CD
Released: April 14, 2023
シティ・イン・シティ
In the early 1980s, Madness, the iconic British ska band, became an unexpected presence in Japanese advertising when they were featured in a series of television commercials for the Honda City.** This compact car, exclusively available in the ...
Country: Japan
Catalogue: VIPX-1609 / STIFF-1609
Released: June 1, 1982
House Of Fun
House of Fun, Composed by Mike Barson and Lee Thompson, two of the band's founding members and primary songwriters, was released as a standalone single on May 14, 1982. From the moment it hit the airwaves, "House of Fun" captured the hearts and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: P-BUY 146
Released: May 10, 1982
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
Released: July 17, 2024
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 ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: HIT-TV1
Released: April 23, 1982
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, ...
Country: Japan
Catalogue: VIP-5907 / STIFF-5907
Released: May 15, 1981
Shut Up
For the first time in Madness history, BMG has re-released the classic 1981 "Shut Up" single from the Album "Madness 7" as a 2-track single digital download featuring the original B-side "A Town With No Name".
Catalogue: 405053 8986242
Released: January 12, 2024
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
Grey Day
For the first time in Madness history, BMG has re-released the classic 1981 "Grey Day" single from the Album "Madness 7" as a 2-track single digital download featuring the original B-side "Memories".
Catalogue: 405053 8986174
Released: January 12, 2024
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: VIP-6708 / HIT-TV1
Released: August 23, 1982
Grey Day
'Grey Day,' penned by Mike Barson, was the lead single from Madness' third studio album, '7.' Released on April 17, 1981, the song significantly departed from the band's early ska sound. It boldly explored darker themes with a more ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 112
Released: April 17, 1981
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