Madness - Absolutely Vinyl

Artist: Madness
Title: Absolutely
Label: Stiff Records
Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release: 1980
Pressing Year: 1980
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Released in 1980, Absolutely was the second studio album from Madness and includes the hit singles "Baggy Trousers", "Embarrassment" and "The Return Of The Los Palmas 7". Building on the success of One Step Beyond..., the album combines the band's ska and pop influences with strong songwriting and character-driven lyrics.

Pressing Notes

Original UK pressing on Stiff Records with catalogue number SEEZ 29. Issued in a picture sleeve with the original printed inner sleeve featuring the band's family tree artwork. Early UK copies carry SEEZ 29 matrices and Stiff Records labels.

Track Listing

Side A
Baggy Trousers
Embarrassment
E.R.N.I.E.
Close Escape
Not Home Today
On The Beat Pete
Solid Gone

Side B
Take It Or Leave It
Shadow Of Fear
Disappear
Overdone
In The Rain
You Said
The Return Of The Los Palmas 7

Matrix / Runout

Side A:
SEEZ 29 A

Side B:
SEEZ 29 B

Additional Etchings/Stamps
Original UK Stiff Records pressing
Printed "family tree" inner sleeve
Stiff Records labels
Catalogue number SEEZ 29 on sleeve and labels
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Additional Information

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned vinyl records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.