The “Madness 7” Years (1981-1982)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

For the first time in Madness history, BMG has re-released the classic 1982 "Cardiac Arrest" single from the Album "Madness 7" as a 2-track single digital download featuring the original B-side "In The City" used in the Japanese Honda ...

Catalogue: 405053 8986259

Released: January 12, 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

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

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: VVIP 107

Released: March 5, 1990

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

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, 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

7 (Expanded Edition)

7 (Expanded Edition)

Following two hugely successful albums (their debut and sophomore records, One Step Beyond and Absolutely, both #2 in the UK album charts), "7" was Madness' third studio album in as many years. Showcasing their ever-evolving songwriting skills, ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BMGCAT592CD

Released: April 14, 2023

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

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: Canada

Catalogue: 92 95627

Released: August 20, 1983

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

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

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: Australia

Catalogue: K-8755

Released: June 14, 1982

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