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Happy 67th Birthday to Mike Barson! 
Mike Barson, the founding keyboardist of the British ska band Madness, was born on April 21, 1958, in Edinburgh, Scotland. As of today, April 21, 2025, he celebrates his 67th birthday.
April 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Rare Madness, Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live and Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 1 is an unofficial Italian vinyl LP compilation (Cat: NBREC 3) released by Nutty Business on February 28, 2025. This 14-track bootleg dives into Madness’ early ska and pop roots from 1979-1980.
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Media is Unplayed, Perfectly Mint, the sleeve is Perfect Condition. Additional detail: Brand New ** LP Insert is Missing ** - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Rare Madness, Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live and Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 2 is an unofficial 2025 Italian vinyl LP compilation (Cat: NBREC 4) from Nutty Business, diving into the lesser-known gems of Madness’ catalog from their pivotal 1981-1982 ska/pop era.
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - Rare Madness, Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live And Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 2 (LP,Compilation,Unofficial Release, Italy) - Rare Collectible, Impo...
Media is Unplayed, Perfectly Mint, the sleeve is Perfect Condition. Additional detail: Brand New ** LP Insert is Missing ** - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
For Record Store Day 2025, Madness presents Take Cover!, a vibrant compilation of cover versions curated by the band, pressed on translucent red vinyl. This limited-edition LP (2,000 copies worldwide).

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Media is Unplayed, Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Sealed. Additional detail: Brand New / Factory Sealed. - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
44 Years of “Grey Day”
“Grey Day,” released by Madness on April 17, 2025, marks 44 years since its pivotal 1981 single. Written by Mike Barson and recorded in the Bahamas, where they met Joe Strummer, the song reached #4 in the UK, sold over 250,000 copies, and earned Silver certification.
Madness Discography - Grey Day - Albums, Singles, Charts, Lyrics, History, Band Bio and More...
'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 exp...
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April 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
MADNESS – RARE MADNESS, SINGLES, B SIDES, DEMOS, LIVE AND OTHER NUTTY STUFF VOL. 1 (LP,COMPILATION,UNOFFICIAL RELEASE, ITALY)
SINGLES, B SIDES, DEMOS, LIVE AND OTHER NUTTY STUFF
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - Rare Madness, Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live And Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 1 (LP,Compilation,Unofficial Release, Italy) - Rare Collectible, Impo...
Media is Unplayed, Perfectly Mint, the sleeve is Perfect Condition. Additional detail: Brand New ** LP Insert is Missing ** - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
MADNESS – RARE MADNESS, SINGLES, B SIDES, DEMOS, LIVE AND OTHER NUTTY STUFF VOL. 2 (LP,COMPILATION,UNOFFICIAL RELEASE, ITALY)
SINGLES, B SIDES, DEMOS, LIVE AND OTHER NUTTY STUFF
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - Rare Madness, Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live And Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 2 (LP,Compilation,Unofficial Release, Italy) - Rare Collectible, Impo...
Media is Unplayed, Perfectly Mint, the sleeve is Perfect Condition. Additional detail: Brand New ** LP Insert is Missing ** - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
TAKE COVER! ENGLAND RSD EVE
This is the first time that the occasional cover versions that Madness have recorded and released as singles, album tracks, b sides and for other artist ‘tribute albums’ over their 40+ years career have been collated onto one compilation, especially curated by the band.
Madness Discography - Take Cover! - Albums, Singles, Charts, Lyrics, History, Band Bio and More...
This is the first time that the occasional cover versions that Madness have recorded and released as singles, album tracks, b sides and for other artist 'tribute albums' over their 40+ years career ha...
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April 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MADNESS CATALOGUE: CAN’T TOUCH US NOW
We’re closely following the reimagining of the Madness catalogue, tracing its evolution and uncovering the creative process behind it. From refreshed releases to newly curated collections.
Madness Archives - The Evolution of the Madness Catalogue: Can't Touch Us Now - Newspaper Articles, Interviews, News, Digital Timelines, and Public Journalism and More...
It feels like only yesterday that we put together the album trailer for our 2016 release, Can’t Touch Us Now. Fast forward to today, and we’re excited to announce that the album has now been re-issued...
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April 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MADNESS CATALOGUE: OUI OUI SI SI JA JA DA DA
The 2025 Madness digital reissue campaign continues, delighting fans with remastered albums. Next is “Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da,” arriving on major streaming platforms March 26th.
Madness Archives - The Evolution of the Madness Catalogue: Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da - Newspaper Articles, Interviews, News, Digital Timelines, and Public Journalism and More...
The 2025 Madness digital reissue campaign continues in full swing, delighting fans old and new with remastered editions of their iconic albums. Next up in the series is “Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da,” ar...
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April 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
MADNESS FRONTMAN SUGGS QUITS DRINKING AFTER BATTLING ALCOHOLISM
The 64-year-old singer—real name Graham McPherson—spoke candidly on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Headliners show with Nihal Arthanayake, admitting that after more than four decades of drinking, the time had come to stop.
Madness Archives - Madness Frontman Suggs Quits Drinking After Battling Alcoholism - Newspaper Articles, Interviews, News, Digital Timelines, and Public Journalism and More...
Speaking candidly on BBC Radio 5 Live, Suggs revealed his struggle with alcoholism, admitting: “I was a drunk… it did get a bit serious.”
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April 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Madness – Embarrassment (7″, Single, Promo, UK)
Media is Played and handled with Care, and the sleeve has some Slight Handling and sparse Signs of Wear. Additional detail: Some Sticker Residue On ‘A’ Side Label. – We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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Media is Played, Handled with Care, the sleeve has some Slight Handling, Sparse Signs of Wear. Additional detail: Some Sticker Residue On ‘A’ Side Label. - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Madness – What’s That (5″, Shape, Ltd, Pic, UK)
Media is Played and handled with Care, and the sleeve is a Generic Sleeve. Additional detail: Missing Original Sleeve and No Hyper Sticker – We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.

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Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - The Madness - What's That (5", Shape, Ltd, Pic, UK) - Rare Collectible, Imports, Promo, Vintage, Withdrawn and Delete CD, Vinyl and Tapes...
Media is Played, Handled with Care, the sleeve is a Generic Sleeve. Additional detail: Missing Original Sleeve and No Hyper Sticker - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Madness – Singles Box Vol. 1 (12xCD, Single, Comp + Box, UK)
Media is Mint (Unplayed, No Sign of Wear), the individual sleeves are Mint (some Gentle Handling), the presentation box has Sparse Signs of Wear. Additional detail: The Singles Box Vol.1 (MADBOX 3) has been long since deleted.
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Media is Mint (Unplayed, No Sign of Wear), the individual sleeves are Mint (some Gentle Handling), the presentation box has Sparse Signs of Wear. Additional detail: The Singles Box Vol.1 (MADBOX 3) ha...
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April 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Madness – In The Zone (CD, Transcription, US)
Media is Played, Handled with Care, the sleeve has Company Generic Sleeve. We Always Ship Tracked & Insured.
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Media is Played, Handled with Care, the sleeve has Company Generic Sleeve. We Always Ship Tracked & Insured.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Don’t miss this chance to help create the ultimate, community-powered Top 11 Madness singles!
We want your top 11 Madness singles--the results of this poll will be revealed in Madzine Magazine Issue #9.
Your Top 11 Madness Singles - Madzine Magazine
Why settle for a top 10 when Madness have given us more than enough brilliance for an extra slot? Here are the 11 best Madness singles, ranked not just by chart success, but by the sheer energy, charm...
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April 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Rare Madness – Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live and Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 1 is an unofficial compilation LP by British ska legends Madness, released in Italy on February 28, 2025.

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Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - Rare Madness, Singles, B Sides, Demos, Live And Other Nutty Stuff Vol. 1 (LP,Compilation,Unofficial Release, Italy) - Rare Collectible, Impo...
Media is Unplayed, Never Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Mint. Additional detail: ** LP Insert is Missing **. We Always Ship Tracked & Insured.
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April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“Baggy Trousers,” a limited-edition 12-inch, 45 RPM EP by Madness, was released on Record Store Day on June 18, 2022, it features six tracks, including the remastered title track, “Le Grand Pantalon,” “Disappear,” “The Business,” “That’s The Way To Do It,” and “On The Beat Pete.”
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - Baggy Trousers (12",45 RPM,EP,Limited Edition,Stereo, Worldwide) - Rare Collectible, Imports, Promo, Vintage, Withdrawn and Delete CD, Vinyl...
Media is Unplayed, Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Sealed. Additional detail: RSD 2022 Limited Pressing of 1850 - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“Drip Fed Fred,” a single by Madness featuring Ian Dury, was released in 2000. A limited-edition 7-inch vinyl version, exclusive to Record Store Day in the USA, Canada, and Europe, is highly sought after by collectors due to its limited release and collaboration with Dury.
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness Feat. Ian Dury - Drip Fed Fred (7", Single, Ltd, USA, Canada & Europe) - Rare Collectible, Imports, Promo, Vintage, Withdrawn and Delete CD, V...
Media is Unplayed, Factory Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Sealed. Additional detail: New, Factory Sealed - w/ Hyper Sticker RSD 2017. We Always Ship Tracked & Insured.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side,” a limited edition compilation LP by Madness, is pressed on 180g black vinyl and has an estimated production run of 1,000 copies, making it rare. Its limited availability and unique content appeal to dedicated fans and collectors.
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (LP, RSD, Comp, Ltd, UK & Europe) - Rare Collectible, Imports, Promo, Vintage, Withdrawn and Delete CD, Vi...
Media is Unplayed, Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Sealed. Additional detail: RSD 2018 Factory Sealed with Hyper Sticker - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The white label test pressing of Madness – Work Rest & Play (2×7″, RSD, RE, TP, Europe) is a rare and highly collectible version of the 2020 Record Store Day reissue. Produced in extremely limited quantities for internal evaluation purposes.
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Media is Unplayed, No Sign of Wear, and the sleeve is a Generic Sleeve. Additional detail: Test Pressing Ordered 14/11/2019 for Record Store Day 2020 – We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Universal Madness, a live album by Madness, was released on March 2, 1999. Recorded at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 1998, it marked the band’s first U.S. concert since 1984. Produced by Cedric Singleton, with engineering by Guy Charbonneau and mixing by Jerry Finn.
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - Universal Madness (Live In Los Angeles) (CD, Album, US) - Rare Collectible, Imports, Promo, Vintage, Withdrawn and Delete CD, Vinyl and Tape...
Media is Played, Handled with Care, the sleeve has some Slight Handling, Sparse Signs of Wear. Additional detail: Excellent Copy for Collectors - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
“Wonderful Madness,” the reissued, expanded 2CD edition of Madness’s seventh studio album, Wonderful, was originally released in 1999. It revived the band’s classic sound with standout tracks like “Lovestruck,” “Johnny The Horse,” and “Drip Fed Fred.”
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Media is Unplayed, Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Sealed. Additional detail: Brand New / Factory Sealed / Hyper Sticker. - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Over the years, “7” has been reissued in various formats with additional content. A notable reissue is the 2010 remastered edition released by Union Square Music’s collector’s label, Salvo. This expanded two-CD set includes the original album along with bonus tracks and enhanced videos.
Madness Music - Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes and Merch - Madness - 7 (CD, Album, RE + CD, Comp + RM, UK) - Rare Collectible, Imports, Promo, Vintage, Withdrawn and Delete CD, Vinyl and Tapes...
Media is Unplayed, Sealed, the sleeve is Perfect, Sealed. Additional detail: Brand New / Factory Sealed / Hyper Sticker. - We Always Ship Tracked and Insured.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
FIRST 10 PRE-ORDERS OF MADZINE FAN PARADE WILL FEATURE YOU ON THE COVER - Whether you’re a Day One Nutty Boy or a lifelong lover of ska, this issue is your stage. Don’t miss your moment—be seen, be heard, be Madness!
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March 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM