Following two hugely successful albums (their debut and sophomore records One Step Beyond & Absolutely, both #2 in the UK album charts), “7” was Madness’ third studio album in as many years. Showcasing their ever evolving songwriting skills, it was originally released in 1981, reached #5 in the UK album charts and featured the hit singles ‘Grey Day’, ‘Cardiac Arrest’ and ‘Shut Up’.

This expanded 2CD edition features bonus tracks and exclusive liner notes by journalist Stevie Chick which include interviews with band members Lee ‘Kix’ Thompson, Mike Barson and Chrissyboy Foreman.

Disc One

Cardiac Arrest
Shut Up
Sign of the Times
Missing You
Hutchinson
Tomorrow’s Dream
Grey Day
Pac-a-Mac
Promises Promises
Benny Bullfrog
When Dawn Arrives
The Opium Eaters
Day on the Town

Disc Two

Missing You (Live BBC Richard Skinner Session)
Sign of the Times (Live BBC Richard Skinner Session)
Tiptoes (Live BBC Richard Skinner Session)
Memories
A Town with No Name
Never Ask Twice
It Must Be Love
Shadow on the House
In the City
Shut Up (edit)
Cardiac Arrest (12″ Extended Version)
Grey Day (Live from NME Racket Packet Cassette)