1980-1981 (Absolutely)

バギー・パンツ

バギー・パンツ

In some quarters, Madness were still viewed as a novelty act. By mid-1980, the 2 Tone/ska revival movement was still in full swing with albums from The Beat (I Can’t Stop It) and Bad Manners (Ska’n’B). But the Specials’ two hits which bookended ...

Catalogue Number: VIPX-1547 / STIFF-1547

Baggy Trousers

Baggy Trousers

In some quarters, Madness were still viewed as a novelty act. By mid-1980, the 2 Tone/ska revival movement was still in full swing with albums from The Beat (I Can’t Stop It) and Bad Manners (Ska’n’B). But the Specials’ two hits which bookended ...

Catalogue Number: BUY 84

Absolutely

Absolutely

Madness released their second "Absolutely" album on September 26th. The album was named after a phrase that Tony Duffield commonly used. Like their first album, "One Step Beyond...," the album started with a hit single, "Baggy Trousers," and ...

Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29

Absolutely

Absolutely

Madness released their second "Absolutely" album on September 26th. The album was named after a phrase that Tony Duffield commonly used. Like their first album, "One Step Beyond...," the album started with a hit single, "Baggy Trousers," and ...

Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29

エンバラスメント

エンバラスメント

'Embarrassment' was a brave choice for a band who had traded on their sense of fun. Lee Thompson originally had in mind the melody from 'Ghost Dance' by Prince Buster, but Mike Barson had other ideas.

Catalogue Number: VIPX-1567 / STIFF-1567

Embarrassment

Embarrassment

'Embarrassment' was a brave choice for a band who had traded on their sense of fun. Lee Thompson originally had in mind the melody from 'Ghost Dance' by Prince Buster, but Mike Barson had other ideas.

Catalogue Number: BUY 102

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Although the original release featured the comic sleeve on January 16, 1981, Stiff Records quickly issued a second version featuring the canteen sleeve, both of which featured the remixed and overdubbed version of 'The Return Of The Los Palmas ...

Catalogue Number: BUY 108

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

The 12" single included a copy of the first edition of "The Nutty Boys" fan club comic. The demo version of "My Girl" is notable for being the first officially released Madness track to feature a lead vocal by Mike Barson and the live version ...

Catalogue Number: BUY 108

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Return Of The Los Palmas 7

The 12" single included a copy of the first edition of "The Nutty Boys" fan club comic. The demo version of "My Girl" is notable for being the first officially released Madness track to feature a lead vocal by Mike Barson and the live version ...

Catalogue Number: BUYIT 108

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, ...

Catalogue Number: VIP-5907 / STIFF-5907

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 ...

Catalogue Number: VIP-5912 / STIFF-5912

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 ...

Catalogue Number: HIT-TV1

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 ...

Catalogue Number: RML 52014 / HIT-TV1

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 ...

Catalogue Number: VIP-6708 / HIT-TV1

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 ...

Catalogue Number: VDP-47

Baggy Trousers

Baggy Trousers

In some quarters, Madness were still viewed as a novelty act. By mid-1980, the 2 Tone/ska revival movement was still in full swing with albums from The Beat (I Can’t Stop It) and Bad Manners (Ska’n’B). But the Specials’ two hits which bookended ...

Catalogue Number: OG 9821