The “Madness 7” Years (1981-1982)
Country
Format
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
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
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: P-BUY 146
Released: May 10, 1982
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
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
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
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', 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
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
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
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
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
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
7
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: SEEZ 39
Released: October 2, 1981
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
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