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
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
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
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
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
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
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: VVIP 107
Released: March 5, 1990
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
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
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
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 ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: 4099964 029215
Released: March 1, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
