Madness: One Step Beyond... CLR Die Version auf Vinyl LP in remastered farbiger Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in UK im Verlag Union Square Music In Zusammenarbeit mit Salvo und BMG am 13. März 2020.

"Madness: One Step Beyond..." is the 1979 debut album by the British ska band Madness. Released on the Stiff Records label, this album marked the emergence of the band's distinctive sound, which combined elements of ska, punk, and pop. The album opens with the instrumental title track "One Step Beyond," which is a cover of a Prince Buster tune and serves as an energetic introduction to the Madness style. The album features a mix of original compositions and covers, with standout tracks like "My Girl," which showcases the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with a ska beat, and "The Prince," a tribute to their ska music hero Prince Buster. Other notable tracks include "Night Boat To Cairo," with its infectious rhythm and quirky lyrics, and "Bed & Breakfast Man," which highlights the band's storytelling prowess. The album also contains unique offerings such as "Tarzan's Nuts," which adds an offbeat humor to the mix, and an adaptation of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," retitled for this release, showcasing the band's willingness to experiment with different genres. With "Madness: One Step Beyond...," Madness laid down a foundation that would influence the 2 Tone movement and leave a lasting impact on the UK music scene.

Album Genres übergreifend Rock und Ska. Remastered Cherry Red Vinyl.