Madness – Hit Parade: Volumes 1 & 2: 1979–2024 – Translucent Red + Blue 4LP Vinyl Boxset

A comprehensive retrospective from one of Britain’s most enduring bands, Hit Parade: Volumes 1 & 2 brings together the very best of Madness from 1979 right through to 2024. Presented across two volumes, this collection reflects the band’s unmistakable character, melodic craftsmanship and ability to evolve while remaining unmistakably themselves.

From era-defining staples such as “House of Fun,” “Baggy Trousers,” “Our House,” and “It Must Be Love,” through to later works that show the band’s continued confidence and creativity, this set offers a clear, chronological journey through a remarkable catalogue. Every period of Madness is represented with care, providing both long-time followers and new listeners with a well-curated overview.

The vinyl presentation offers the music with the solidity and presence it deserves — clean, warm and engaging, with full-size artwork that suits a collection of this scale. A strong choice for collectors who value a complete, well-assembled anthology.

Highlights:

• Comprehensive two-volume set covering 1979–2024

• Includes the classic singles and fan favourites across four decades

• Quality vinyl presentation with the natural analogue character expected at this level

• Ideal for collectors, long-time fans and anyone building a definitive Madness library

A thoughtful, all-encompassing celebration of Madness — presented in a format designed to last.

Track Listing:

1.The Prince
2.One Step Beyond
3.My Girl
4.Night Boat To Cairo
5.Baggy Trousers
6.Embarrassment
7.The Return Of The Los Palmas 7
8.Grey Day
9.Shut Up (Single Edit)
10.It Must Be Love
11.Cardiac Arrest
12.House Of Fun
13.Driving In My Car
14.Our House
15.Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day)
16.Wings Of A Dove
17.The Sun And The Rain
18.Michael Caine
19.One Better Day
20.Yesterday’s Men (Single Edit)
21.Uncle Sam (Single Edit)
22.Sweetest Girl (Single Edit)
23.(Waiting For) The Ghost Train
24.The Harder They Come (Live At Madstock 1992) Lovestruck
25.Johnny the Horse
26.Drip Fed Fred (The Conspiracy Mix)
27.Shame and Scandal
28.Girl Why Don’t You
29.Sorry (Radio Edit)
30.NW5 (Radio Edit)
31.Dust Devil (Radio Edit)
32.Sugar and Spice (Radio Edit)
33.Forever Young (Melt Music Radio Edit) My Girl 2 (Radio Edit)
34.Never Knew Your Name How Can I Tell You (Radio Edit) Misery
35.La Luna
36.Mr.Apples (Toerag Mix)
37.Can’t Touch Us Now
38.Bullingdon Boys
39.C’est La Vie
40.Baby Burglar
41.Round We Go (Single Version)