The Business: The Definitive Singles Collection

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Annotation

Released as 3 CDs in a Fatbox in Cardboard Sleeve with 52 page booklet.

Booklet is a glossy scrap book style, full of photos and notes about the band. Various news quotes and facts from the 1980s. Full discography in the back.

Many of the tracks have short interviews tagged onto the end.

Inside fatbox is a four page booklet with track credits listed.

Matrix CD1: 839287 2 . 4 EMI SWINDON
Mould SID CD1: ifpi-1405
DiscID CD1: i9MwdP_TQFIjxmBztNRXAxaS1ZQ-
Matrix CD2: 839288 2 . 2 EMI SWINDON
No SIDs
DiscID CD2: 1Prk7vc6JFJdMpu7VdL.OAkqE3U-
Matrix CD3: 839289 2 . 1 EMI SWINDON
No SIDs
DiscID CD3: .2N1fF7TjH4hcvO2CSMJt4lNmCw-

Note this Album is released in Nov 1993, just before the start of SID codes officially appearing in April 1994. Many copies of this seem to have no Mould SIDs on one or more CDs in the box. Mastering SIDs even rarer.

Most copies have Father:Mother:Stamper numbers in the matrix (939287 2 . 4 :1:33) The above example is missing this (as seen in the photos)

Production continued into the year, more of the CDs had SID codes appear and the numbers in the matrix increased. Finally Mastering SIDs made an appearance.

As SIDs first became compulsory in April 1994 variants of this release shows Swindon adding the ability to different machines during the start of the year.

Annotation last modified on 2022-06-20 15:46 UTC.

Tracklist

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1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1[intro to "The Prince", Rick Rodgers, Specials Manager]
[dialogue]0:45
2The Prince
producer:
Clive Langer
recording of:
The Prince
lyricist and composer:
Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
dedicated to:
Prince Buster
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness22:27
3Madness / [Rick Rodgers speaks again]
cover recording of:
Madness
lyricist and composer:
Cecil Bustamente Campbell (until 1962)
Madness / [dialogue]2:45
4One Step Beyond / [John Eichler, Publican, Hope & Anchor, London]
cover recording of:
One Step Beyond…
lyricist and composer:
Cecil Bustamente Campbell
publisher:
Melodisc Music Ltd.
Madness / [dialogue]2:44
5Mistakes
recording of:
Mistakes
lyricist and composer:
Mike Barson and John Hasler
Madness2:40
6Nutty Theme / ["Wandsworth Harry", longtime fan]
recording of:
Nutty Theme
lyricist and composer:
Graham McPherson and Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
Madness / [dialogue]2:48
7My Girl / [John Hasler, ex-drummer, singer, manager]
recording of:
My Girl
lyricist and composer:
Mike Barson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / John Hasler2:57
8Stepping Into Line
recording of:
Stepping Into Line
lyricist and composer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson and John Hasler
Madness2:16
9In the Rain / [Dave Robinson, ex-manager of Stiff Records]
recording of:
In the Rain
writer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Chas Smash, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / Dave Robinson3:06
10Night Boat to Cairo / [John Hasler speaks again]
recording of:
Night Boat to Cairo
writer:
Mike Barson and Graham McPherson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / John Hasler3:42
11Deceives the Eye
producer:
Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley
recording of:
Deceives the Eye
writer:
Mark Bedford and Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness11:59
12The Young and the Old / [Rick Rodgers yet again]Madness / [dialogue]2:43
13Don’t Quote Me on That
recording of:
Don't Quote Me on That
writer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
Madness4:32
14Baggy Trousers / [Kellog’s, Madness manager 1980-81]
recording of:
Baggy Trousers
lyricist:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
composer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / [dialogue]3:20
15The Business / [Kellog’s speaks again]
recording of:
The Business
writer:
Mike Barson
Madness / [dialogue]6:19
16Embarrassment / [Chalky friend/roadie, talks about Woody]
recording of:
Embarrassment
lyricist:
Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
composer:
Mike Barson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / [dialogue]3:03
17Crying Shame / [Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley]
recording of:
Crying Shame
writer:
Mike Barson
Madness / Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley2:39
18The Return of the Los Palmas 7 / [Langer & Winstanley speak again]Madness / Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley2:51
19That’s the Way to Do It (aka Odd Job Man)
recording of:
That’s the Way to Do It
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness2:51
20My Girl (demo)
recording of:
My Girl
lyricist and composer:
Mike Barson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness2:27
21Swan Lake (live) / [Chalky & Toks, friends of the band]
live cover recording of:
Swan Lake, op. 20 (Лебединое озеро)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 12), Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 12) and Works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by opus number (number: op. 20)
Madness / [dialogue]3:48
22Grey Day / [Chalky & Toks on the future of the band]
recording of:
Grey Day
lyricist and composer:
Mike Barson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / [dialogue]4:35
23Memories / [Kellog’s on Chalky & Toks]
recording of:
Memories
Madness / [dialogue]3:20
24Shut Up
vocals:
Graham McPherson
recording of:
Shut Up
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”) and Graham McPherson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness34:05
25A Town With No Name
recording of:
A Town With No Name
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness2:52
2CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Never Ask Twice (aka Airplane) / [Elvis Costello & Clive Langer on "fame"]Madness / Elvis Costello & Clive Langer3:52
2It Must Be Love
cover recording of:
It Must Be Love
lyricist and composer:
Labi Siffre
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
recording of:
It Must Be Love
lyricist and composer:
Labi Siffre
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
Madness43:18
3Shadow on the House / [Sonny from Stiff Promotions]
recording of:
Shadow on the House
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness / [dialogue]4:50
4Cardiac Arrest
recording of:
Cardiac Arrest
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”) and Chas Smash
Madness2:51
5In the City / [Paul Conroy speaks]
recording of:
In the City
writer:
Mike Barson, Bill Crutchfield, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Chas Smash and 井上大輔 (formerly known as 井上忠夫)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / [dialogue]3:26
6House of Fun
producer:
Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
recording of:
House of Fun
lyricist:
Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
composer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth and Daniel Woodgate
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness3.652:48
7Don’t Look Back / [Neil Ferris from Ferret & Spanner]
recording of:
Don’t Look Back
lyricist and composer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness / [dialogue]4:52
8Driving in My Car
music videos:
Driving in My Car by Madness (English pop/ska band)
recording of:
Driving in My Car
lyricist and composer:
Mike Barson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness2.53:16
9Terry Wogan Jingle
recording of:
Terry Wogan Jingle (Madness Version)
writer:
Madness (English pop/ska band)
was commissioned by:
Terry Wogan
Madness0:26
10Animal Farm
recording of:
Animal Farm
writer:
Madness (English pop/ska band)
version of:
Tomorrow’s Dream
Madness4:02
11Riding on My Bike / [John Kalodner from Geffen Records]
recording of:
Riding on My Bike
writer:
Mike Barson and Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
Madness / John Kalodner5:37
12Our House (Stretch mix) / [Pauline Black from The Selector]
recording of:
Our House
lyricist:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
composer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / Pauline Black5:50
13Walking With Mr. WheezeMadness3:31
14Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) / [Nigel Dick from Stiff Records]Madness / [dialogue]3:47
15Madness (Is All in the Mind) / [Lionel Martin - accountant]
recording of:
Madness (It's All in the Mind)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness / [dialogue]3:07
16Wings of a Dove
producer:
Clive Langer, Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley and Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
recording of:
Wings of a Dove
writer:
Graham McPherson and Carl Smyth
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
part of:
10 Things I Hate About You
Madness42:59
17Behind the Eight Ball / [Lee’s Uncle Jack]
recording of:
Behind the Eight Ball
writer:
Madness (English pop/ska band)
Madness / [dialogue]3:36
18One’s Second ThoughtlessnessMadness3:25
19The Sun and the Rain / [Gary Doves - early Madness drummer]
recording of:
The Sun and the Rain
lyricist and composer:
Mike Barson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness / Gary Doves3:37
20Fireball XL5
recording of:
Fireball XL5
writer:
Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
Madness1:45
21Visit to Dracstein Castle
recording of:
Visit to Dracstein Castle
writer:
Madness (English pop/ska band)
Madness1:55
22Michael Caine
background vocals:
Afrodiziak
recording of:
Michael Caine
writer:
Carl Smyth and Daniel Woodgate
Madness3.153:44
3CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1If You Think There’s SomethingMadness3:09
2One Better Day / [Paul Wolfe - early Madness lawyer]Madness / [dialogue]4:34
3Guns
recording of:
Guns
writer:
Graham McPherson
Madness3:15
4Victoria Gardens / [Ian Horne - sound engineer & guru]
recording of:
Victoria Gardens
writer:
Mike Barson and Carl Smyth
Madness / Ian Horne4:06
5Sarah
recording of:
Sarah
writer:
Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
Madness3:44
6Yesterday’s Men (harmonica version)
recording of:
Yesterday’s Men
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”) and Graham McPherson
Madness4:31
7All I Knew
recording of:
All I Knew
writer:
Graham McPherson
Madness3:08
8It Must Be Love (live)
live cover recording of:
It Must Be Love
lyricist and composer:
Labi Siffre
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
Madness3:32
9Uncle Sam
recording of:
Uncle Sam
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”) and Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
Madness23:04
10David Hamilton Jingle
recording of:
David Hamilton Jingle (Madness version)
writer:
Madness (English pop/ska band)
Madness0:35
11Inanity Over ChristmasMadness3:50
12Please Don’t Go / [Hector Walker - Madness’ valet]
recording of:
Please Don't Go
writer:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
Madness / [dialogue]3:25
13Sweetest Girl (extended version)
cover recording of:
Sweetest Girl
lyricist and composer:
Green Gartside
Madness5:44
14Jennie (A Portrait of)Madness3:24
15Tears You Can’t Hide
recording of:
Tears You Can't Hide
lyricist and composer:
Chas Smash
Madness3:09
16Call MeMadness3:57
17(Waiting for the) Ghost TrainMadness23:41
18One Step Beyond (Italia version)
cover recording of:
One Step Beyond…
lyricist and composer:
Cecil Bustamente Campbell
publisher:
Melodisc Music Ltd.
Madness2:22
19Maybe in Another LifeMadness3:00
20Seven Year Scratch (edited version)
recording of:
Seven Year Scratch
writer:
Cecil Bustamente Campbell and Madness (English pop/ska band)
Madness5:52
21Release Me
cover recording of:
Release Me
additional writer:
W.S. Stevenson
writer:
Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter), Dub Williams (pseudonym used by James Pebworth) and Robert Yount (songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK), Four Star Sales, Roschelle Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd.
Madness1:55
22Carols on 45
cover recording of:
Carols on 45
recording of:
Carols on 45
Madness1:13
23The National Anthem
cover recording of:
God Save the Queen (The National Anthem) (for chorus and orchestra, Bliss)
lyricist:
Henry Carey
composer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
arranger:
Sir Arthur Bliss (composer) (in 1969)
arrangement of:
God Save the King (national anthem of several countries in the British Commonwealth)
Madness1:14

Credits

Release

manufactured in:United Kingdom
rights society:BIEM (international rights organization representing member societies from 58 countries)
STEMRA (Netherlands rights society for composers and music publishers)
manufactured by:EMI Swindon
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1993)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/490961 [info]
ASIN:UK: B0000071RN [info]