On October 19, 1979, “Stiff” label released “One Step Beyond”, the debut Madness album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Eden” and “TW Studios” in London, and was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.
Personnel:
- Graham McPherson (Suggs) – lead vocals
- Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) – guitars
- Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) – keyboards
- Mark Bedford (Bedders) – bass
- Dan Woodgate (Woody) – drums, percussion
- Lee “Kix” Thompson– lead and backing vocals, saxophones
- Cathal Smyth (Chas Smash) – lead and backing vocals, fancy footwork
Track listing:
- One Step Beyond– Campbell
- My Girl– Mike Barson
- Night Boat to Cairo– Mike Barson, Graham McPherson
- Believe Me – Mike Barson, Hasler
- Land of Hope and Glory – Chris Foreman, Lee Thompson
- The Prince – Lee Thompson
- Tarzan’s Nuts – Mike Barson
- In the Middle of the Night – Graham McPherson, Chris Foreman
- Bed & Breakfast Man – Mike Barson
- Razor Blade Alley – Lee Thompson
- Swan Lake– Tchaikovsky, Mike Barson
- Rockin’ in AB– Wurlitzer, Bazooka Joecover
- Mummy’s Boy – Mark Bedford
- Madness – Campbell
- Chipmunks Are Go! – Cathal Smyth, Brendan Smyth