Tag: madness
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Madness, Baggy Trousers, 2022 on BMG
While the original single “Baggy Trousers” came out in 1980 on Stiff Records, this 2022 six song EP is the first 12″ version. It was released for Record Store Day 2022 on 180g vinyl by BMG / Union Square Music. Six generously proportioned tracks together for the first time This includes a French cabaret style…
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Various Artists, This Are Two Tone, 1983 on Chrysalis/Two Tone
In the UK, this was released on Two Tone, but in the US they were distributed by Chrysalis and issued on the Chrysalis label. Sleeve design credit to Jerry Dammers who founded Two Tone and was a key member Specials. Great compilation of 80s reggae/ska: Specials / The Special A.K.A., Madness, The Selecter, The English…
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Various Artists, Life In The European Theatre, 1981 on WEA.
Various Artists, Life In The European Theatre, 1981 on WEA. Apparently a UK pressing – the US version opted for “theater” in the title, and subbed The Doors’ “Peace Frog” in for Ian Drury and the Blockheads. (I say apparently because this version has none of the country-specific price codes or rights societies that other…
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Madness, Complete Madness, 1982 on Stiff Records
Madness, Complete Madness, 1982 on Stiff Records Italian pressing of a greatest hits compilation. Total coincidence and not election commentary.
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Madness, Madness, 1983 on Geffen
Friday Madness!