The “Madness 7” Years (1981-1982)

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 Mike

Madness, By Mike

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services and listen to some of the Madness songs written by Mike Barson from the single My Girl in 1979 to the 2023 single C'Est La Vie from the album The Theater of the ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: 4099964 029178

Released: February 2, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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: VDP-47

Released: August 21, 1984

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: Canada

Catalogue: XGHS 4003

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’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

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest, a unique song by Chas Smash and Chris Foreman, weaves a tale of a workaholic's tragic end, succumbing to a fatal heart attack on his way to work. This compelling narrative, perhaps too intense for the BBC's comfort, led to its ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 140

Released: February 12, 1982

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

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

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

Madness, By Mike

Madness, By Mike

Dive into this exclusive six-track compilation EP, a must for hardcore collectors. This special collection highlights some of Madness’ greatest songs penned by Mike Barson, spanning decades of the band’s legendary career—from the iconic 1979 ...

Country: Worldwide

Catalogue: MAD-BUY-01

Released: April 25, 2025

Madness, By Chrissy Boy

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

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

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

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