The “The Rise And Fall” Years (1982-1983)

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

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

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

Driving In My Car

Driving In My Car

The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 153

Released: July 12, 1982

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: United Kingdom

Catalogue: PBUY 163

Released: November 15, 1982

Driving In My Car

Driving In My Car

The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: P.BUY 153

Released: July 12, 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

Madness Halloween

Madness Halloween

In 2021, BMG unveiled an exquisite gift for fans of Madness: a meticulously curated playlist brimming with an eclectic array of tunes tailored to suit diverse occasions and emotions. From the sun-soaked vibes of Summer to the amorous melodies ...

Country: United Kingdom

Released: October 21, 2021

Madness, By Lee

Madness, By Lee

Check out this six-track compilation EP available on all major streaming services. Listen to some Madness songs written by El Thommo, from the original 1979 The Prince to the classics Embarrassment and the number one Single House of Fun from ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: 4099964 029208

Released: February 23, 2024

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

The Rise & Fall (Expanded Edition)

The Rise & Fall (Expanded Edition)

Originally released in November 1982, The Rise & Fall was Madness’s fourth studio album and marked a significant shift in their musical direction. While still rooted in the energetic ska and pop rhythms that defined their early work, this album ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BMGCAT593CD

Released: May 26, 2023

I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (Volume Two)

I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (Volume Two)

This LP is the second in a trilogy celebrating Madness’s B-side legacy, following Volume One (2018, 1979–1982) and preceding Volume Three (2023, 1999–2009). Spanning singles from "Driving In My Car" to "(Waiting For) The Ghost Train," it ...

Country: Worldwide

Catalogue: BMGCAT500LP

Released: June 12, 2021

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

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: Canada

Catalogue: 92 95627

Released: August 20, 1983

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

Our House EP

Our House EP

The 12" maxi-single was released by Geffen in support of the 1983 U.S. release Madness, which spawned the band's only Top Ten single in the States, "Our House." The single contains two unremarkable Mark Kamins remixes of the song. The "Special ...

Country: United Kingdom

Released: December 18, 2022

Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)

Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)

Tomorrow's (Just Another Day), written by Mike Barson and Cathal Smyth, was the follow-up single to Our House. The track was taken from the album "The Rise and Fall," which is a slight remix of the album track. Still, for the first and only ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: BUY 169

Released: February 7, 1983

Madness, By Lee

Madness, By Lee

Check out this exclusive six-track compilation EP—a must for hardcore collectors. This special release highlights some of Madness’ unforgettable tracks written by El Thommo, showcasing his incredible songwriting contributions to the band’s ...

Country: Worldwide

Catalogue: MAD-BUY-4

Released: April 25, 2025

Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)

Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / Madness (Is All In The Mind)

Tomorrow's (Just Another Day), written by Mike Barson and Cathal Smyth, was the follow-up single to Our House. The track was taken from the album "The Rise and Fall," which is a slight remix of the album track. Still, for the first and only ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: PBUY 169

Released: February 7, 1983

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