The “Madness 7” Years (1981-1982)

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

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: Australia

Catalogue: RML 52014 / HIT-TV1

Released: August 23, 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

It Must Be Love

It Must Be Love

For the first time in Madness history, BMG has re-released the classic 1981 "It Must Be Love" the stand-alone single as a 2-track single digital download featuring the original B-side "Shadow On The House".

Catalogue: 409996 4037784

Released: February 14, 2024

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

7

7

Madness’s third studio album, 7—often referred to as Madness 7—marked a turning point in the band’s artistic journey when it was released in October 1981. Riding high on the momentum of the ska revival sweeping across Britain, the album ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: SEEZ 39

Released: October 2, 1981

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

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 ...

Country: Worldwide

Catalogue: MAD-BUY-5

Released: April 25, 2024

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

Shut Up

Shut Up

"Shut Up" is a song penned by Suggs and Chris Foreman and recorded by Madness. It debuted on their third studio album, "7." Released as a single on September 11, 1981, it made its mark on the UK Singles Chart, remaining on it for 10 weeks and ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 126

Released: September 18, 1981

イット・マスト・ビー・ラブ

イット・マスト・ビー・ラブ

“It Must Be Love” enjoyed significant success in Japan in 1983? While the song is well known for reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, its impact extended globally, making a strong impression in Japan, where it climbed to No. 12 on the ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1730 / STIFF-1730

Released: June 1, 1981

ハウス・オブ・ファン

ハウス・オブ・ファン

The single “House of Fun” was released in Japan in 1982 during the peak of the band’s popularity. Originally a UK chart-topper, the song reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Madness’ only No. 1 hit. Released by Victor Records, the ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1643 / STIFF-1643

Released: June 1, 1982

マッドネス・ザ・ベスト

マッドネス・ザ・ベスト

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: VIL-6060 / STIFF 6060 / GHS-4003

Released: April 23, 1983

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

The Best Of Madness

The Best Of Madness

The Best of Madness, released by Musart Records in Mexico around 1983, is a rare and highly sought-after compilation album that highlights Madness’s early hits. Tailored specifically for the Mexican market, this album captures the band’s ...

Country: Mexico

Catalogue: EDI-60735

Released: April 23, 1983

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

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

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

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: BUY 140

Released: November 27, 1981

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