Name: Absolutely (Expanded Edition)
Brand: Madness

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4050538829228

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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Total Cap

2 / CD

Artist

Madness

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

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Madness are an English ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. They were one of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s 2 Tone ska revival. With their most recognized line-up of seven members, they continue to perform and have achieved great success throughout their career.

Madness reached the peak of their success in the early to mid-1980s. Alongside UB40, they spent a remarkable 214 weeks on the UK singles charts during that decade. This record held for the most weeks spent by a group in the 1980s UK singles charts. Notably, Madness accomplished this feat within a shorter time period from 1980 to 1986.

In 1988, some members embarked on individual projects but eventually reunited with Madness to continue creating their unique brand of ska music.

BMG Rights Management, formerly known as Bertelsmann Music Group, is a global music conglomerate with a rich history in the industry. Originally formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and RCA, BMG has since evolved into a powerhouse of music production and distribution.

In 1986, Bertelsmann acquired full ownership of RCA and Arista Records through the purchase of their joint venture's stock from General Electric. The following year, these labels were merged under the umbrella of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), solidifying its position as a major player in the music world.

In 2004, BMG joined forces with Sony Music to create Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However, in 2008, Bertelsmann sold its stake in the company, leading to the formation of BMG Rights Management. Today, BMG continues to thrive as a leading record label and distributor worldwide.

Absolutely is the second studio album from Madness. Originally released in September 1980, the album reached number 2 in the UK album chart and produced some of the band’s biggest hits including ‘Baggy Trousers’, which reached number 3 in the UK singles chart, ‘Embarrassment’ and ‘The Return Of The Los Palmas 7’.

This special 2 CD reissue includes 7 bonus tracks plus the live recording of the 1980&nbsp;Hammersmith Odeon concert, alongside liner notes by Stevie Chick, which include interviews with band&nbsp;members Chris Foreman and Lee Thompson

Absolutely (Expanded Edition)

Music GB