I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (Favorite Albums)

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I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side (Poll)

For over two decades, fans of Madness had been requesting a vinyl release of their B-sides. Finally, Madness granted their wishes in 2018, 2021, and 2023 and released three Limited Edition compilation albums titled "I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side." These albums showcase the band's diverse musical styles and lyrical themes, featuring B-sides from their earliest days with "Madness" (The Prince, 1979) to their more recent works like "The Roadette Song" (Dust Devil, 2009). Fans can now rediscover hidden gems like "Crying Shame" (Embarrassment, 1980), "Fireball XL5" (The Sun And The Rain, 1983), and "Elysium" (Drip Fed Fred, 1999), and explore the band's extensive catalogue beyond their well-known hits.

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Which Volume of This Album Was Your Favourite(Required)

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Volume One

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Which Tracks Are Your Favouirtes?(Required)

Which tracks are your favourites? Feel free to check as many as you like and tell us why each stands out in the comments at the end.

Madness (The Prince, 1979)

Mistakes (One Step Beyond, 1979)

Stepping Into Line (My Girl, 1979)

The Business (Baggy Trousers, 1980)

Crying Shame (Embarrassment, 1980)

That’s The Way To Do It (The Return of Los Palmas 7, 1981)

Memories (Grey Day, 1981)

A Town With No Name (Shut Up, 1981)

Shadow On The House (It Must Be Love, 1981)

In The City (Cardiac Arrest, 1982)

Don’t Look Back (House of Fun, 1982)

Which Tracks Are Your Favouirtes?(Required)

Which tracks are your favourites? Feel free to check as many as you like and tell us why each stands out in the comments at the end.

Animal Farm (Tomorrow’s Dream Warp Mix) (Driving In My Car, 1982)

Walking With Mr Wheeze (Our House, 1982)

Madness (Is All In The Mind) (Tommorrow’s Just Another Day, 1983)

Behind The 8 Ball (Wings Of A Dove, 1983)

Fireball XL5 (The Sun And The Rain, 1983)

If You Think There’s Something (Michael Caine, 1984)

Guns (One Better Day, 1984)

All I Knew (Yesterdays Men, 1985)

Please Don’t Go (Uncle Sam, 1985)

Jennie (A Portrait Of) (Sweetest Girl, 1986)

Tears You Can’t Hide (Sweetest Girl, 1986)

Call Me (Sweetest Girl, 1986)

Maybe In Another Life (Waiting For The Ghost Train, 1986)

Which Tracks Are Your Favouirtes?(Required)

Which tracks are your favourites? Feel free to check as many as you like and tell us why each stands out in the comments at the end.

Round And Round (Lovestruck, 1999)

We Are Love (Lovestruck, 1999)

You’re Wonderful (Remix) (Johnny the Horse, 1999)

I Was The One (Johnny the Horse, 1999)

Dreaming Man (Johnny the Horse, 1999)

Elysium (Drip Fed Fred, 1999)

Light Of The Way (Drip Fed Fred, 1999)

Skylarking (Shame And Scandal, 2005)

Dreader Than Dread (Shame And Scandal, 2005)

Girl Why Don’t You? (Dub) (Girl Why Don’t You?, 2005)

Bittersweet (NW5, 2007)

The Roadette Song (Dust Devil, 2009)

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Rate the value of the "I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side" Series.(Required)

Considering the physical music experience, do you think the album provided good value for money? Take into account the purchase price, current availability, sleeve artwork and design, package presentation, and the authenticity of the tracklisting. Share your thoughts and give it a grade.

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General Round Up... (optional)

Here, we aim to gauge the feelings and dedication of Madness fans, from casual listeners to hardcore collectors. This is your chance to express yourself. The collected data will be shared with the band's label and the band themselves, and ultimately, your input will be published in Madzine Magazine.

Which formats do you prefer when purchasing music?

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What are your thoughts on the recent releases and the following features and issues?

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Limited Editions
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Bonus Tracks
New and Enhanced Artwork
Regular Re-Issues

Do you feel that the Record Label and Madness themselves provide enough value to both the average fan and the dedicated collector?

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