Dance Crazy, Madness

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$60.00
Artist - Madness
Format - 12" EP
Genre - SKA and Rock
Year - 1981
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Limited Edition 12" EP - Has Original Flyer insert.

 

Madness – Dance Crazy

Artist: Madness

Title: Dance Crazy

Album Type: Compilation / Soundtrack

Original Release Date: 1981

Label: Stiff Records

Genre: Ska / Pop / 2-Tone

Background & Production By 1981, "Madness-mania" was at its peak in the UK and Australia. Dance Crazy was released to capitalize on the band’s reputation as the premier visual and live act of the 2-Tone era. While often associated with the multi-band Dance Craze film, this specific Madness title focuses on the "Nutty Boys" themselves. It highlights the production genius of Langer and Winstanley, who helped the band transition from the frantic ska of their debut into the more melodic, "Vaudeville-meets-Pop" sound that defined their early 80s chart dominance.

Musical Composition & Style The album (and its accompanying video release) acts as a high-speed tour through the band's most rhythmic and danceable tracks.

  • The "Nutty" Sound: Featured tracks like "One Step Beyond," "Night Boat to Cairo," and "Baggy Trousers" define the high-energy, saxophone-led stomp that made Madness household names.

  • The Evolution: It showcases the band’s tighter, more rhythmic arrangements on tracks like "The Return of the Los Palmas 7" and "Embarrassment," proving they were as much about sophisticated pop as they were about the dance floor.

  • Energy: Whether live or studio-sourced, the tracks are selected for their "skanking" tempo, emphasizing the 2-Tone beat that bridged the gap between Jamaican Ska and British New Wave.

Legacy & Collector Notes For collectors, Dance Crazy is a piece of 80s iconography. The cover art usually features the band in their signature "Nutty Train" pose or iconic suits, making it a highly visual piece for any display. For a Shopify store, this is an excellent mid-tier item that appeals to collectors of Stiff Records rarities and fans of the 2-Tone revival. It’s the perfect "party" record for anyone looking to capture the spirit of 1981 London.

  • Keywords: Madness, Dance Crazy, Dance Craze, Stiff Records, 2-Tone, Ska, 1981 Vinyl, One Step Beyond, Nutty Boys, British Pop.

  • Collection Ideas: 80s Ska Revival, The Stiff Records Vault, British New Wave Classics, Party Starters.

  • Related Artists: The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners, The Selecter, Ian Dury.
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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