The “Madness 7” Years (1981-1982)

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 ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: VVIPD 107

Released: March 5, 1990

House Of Fun

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

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

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)

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

'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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

'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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