The “One Step Beyond…” Years (1979-1980)

My Girl

My Girl

My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...

Country: Portugal

Catalogue: BUY 62 NP

Released: January 19, 1980

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond . . . is Madness's debut studio album, released by Stiff Records. Madness's inaugural studio album was launched by Stiff Records. Crafted and blended in a mere three weeks, it ascended to the second position and held its ground ...

Country: France

Catalogue: 940822

Released: October 19, 1979

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: Portugal

Catalogue: 6155 263

Released: August 10, 1979

My Girl

My Girl

My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...

Country: Belgium

Catalogue: 640.183

Released: January 19, 1980

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...

Country: Netherlands

Catalogue: BUY 56

Released: November 24, 1979

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: Australia

Catalogue: K7614

Released: August 10, 1979

One Step Beyond…

One Step Beyond…

"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...

Country: Belgium

Catalogue: 640 177

Released: October 26, 1979

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: France

Catalogue: 6172 687

Released: August 10, 1979

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

ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド

ワン・ステップ・ビヨンド

"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...

Country: Japan

Catalogue: VIPX-1508 / STIFF-1508

Released: March 15, 1980

Night Boat To Cairo

Night Boat To Cairo

With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 6.12 777 / BUY 71

Released: March 21, 1980

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: OG 9685

Released: February 14, 1987

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: Ireland

Catalogue: CHS 2375

Released: August 10, 1979

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

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

The Prince

The Prince

Outside of their rapidly growing following, the first thing most of us heard about Madness was their single “The Prince,” which was the second release on Jerry Dammers’ label, Two Tone. Having hooked up with The Special AKA in the summer of ...

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 6155 263

Released: August 10, 1979

iTunes Festival: London 2012 – EP

iTunes Festival: London 2012 – EP

On September 27th, 2012, Madness delivered an unforgettable performance at the renowned Roundhouse venue in London, England, as part of the prestigious iTunes Festival. This historic event marked a significant moment in the band's legacy, ...

Country: Worldwide

Released: October 2, 2012

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

マッドネス・ザ・ベスト

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

My Girl

My Girl

My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...

Country: South Africa

Catalogue: STF 18

Released: December 21, 1979

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