Madness – Absolutely (Vinyl LP)

Madness – Absolutely is the second album by London band Madness, released on Stiff Records in 1980 (in the UK as SEEZ 29). It was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. The album blends 2 Tone ska with British pop and includes the hit singles “Baggy Trousers”, “Embarrassment” and the instrumental “Return Of The Los Palmas 7”. This copy is the 1980 German original pressing (Stiff Records 6.24 511), made by Teldec in Hamburg, with the original printed inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Stiff Records 6.24 511
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1980
• Genre: Reggae, Ska, Pop / Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Baggy Trousers (Chris Foreman/Graham McPherson)
2. Embarrassment (Lee Thompson/Mike Barson)
3. E.R.N.I.E. (Chris Foreman/Graham McPherson)
4. Close Escape (Chris Foreman/Lee Thompson)
5. Not Home Today (Graham McPherson/Mark Bedford)
6. On The Beat Pete (Lee Thompson/Madness)
7. Solid Gone (Chas Smash)

Side B

1. Take It Or Leave It (Lee Thompson/Mike Barson)
2. Shadow Of Fear (Graham McPherson/Mike Barson)
3. Disappear (Graham McPherson/Mark Bedford)
4. Overdone (Chris Foreman/Lee Thompson)
5. In The Rain (Graham McPherson/Madness)
6. You Said (Graham McPherson/Mike Barson)
7. Return Of The Los Palmas 7 (Daniel Woodgate/Mark Bedford/Mike Barson)

Personnel

Madness: Suggs (Graham McPherson; vocals, percussion), Chas Smash (vocals, trumpet), Mike Barson (piano, organ, vibraphone, marimba, harmonica), Chris Foreman (guitar, sitar), Lee Thompson (tenor and baritone saxophone), Mark Bedford (bass), Daniel “Woody” Woodgate (drums). Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, for Germany. The album was first released in the UK in 1980 (SEEZ 29). This record is the German original edition from the same year, pressed by Teldec.

Which hits are on the album?
“Baggy Trousers”, “Embarrassment” and “The Return Of The Los Palmas 7” were released as singles and each reached the UK top 10.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Madness records?
Yes, for example Madness – Baggy Trousers (EP, RSD 2022) or Madness – Tomorrow's Just Another Day (12"). More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.