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Absolutely is the second studio album from the English ska band Madness, released by Stiff Records on 26 September 1980. The album reached number 2 in the UK album charts.
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Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“The release has a paper inner sleeve giving the bands family tree up to that point in time. Printed in Italy CAMPI grafica Foligno 9/80 on inner sleeve and back cover”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Printed card insert sleeve showing the band's early history. This version has large song credits on label side A, and smaller faint credits on label side B. Non-laminated sleeve Also "Absolutely" available with smaller credits on both la...”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Original paper two-sided inner sleeve, gives the bands family tree up to that point in time, on one side and CAIRO EAST (illustration) on other side. Catalogue number is "940836" on cover and "940 836" on inner sleeve and labels. Side i...”
Cat#: 940 836 · 940836
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“Withdrawn version of UK sleeve with different front cover photograph. The most obvious difference is that Mike Barson (on the extreme left) is holding his umbrella under his chin Issued in a front-laminated cover with an illustrated inne...”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
Cat#: SEEZ(B) 29
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“Made in Germany · TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten-GmbH Heussweg 25, 2000 Hamburg 19 (Western Germany) ℗ & © 1980 Stiff Records A Clanger Winstanley Production Red “Stiff·Records” center labels. Printed inner sleeve with cred...”
Cat#: 6.24 511 · 6.24511 AO · SEEZ 29
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“The release has an inner sleeve giving the band's family tree, up to that point in time, entitled "The Birth Of The Nutty Boys". On sleeve: ℗ 1980 Stiff Records Ltd., England. Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival Recor...”
Cat#: L 37479 · L-37479 · SEEZ 29
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chevron_rightSire / Stiff Records
“Labels: ℗ © 1980 Stiff Records. Manufactured by Inelco Nederland bv. Back cover: Sire logo © 1980 Sire Records Company. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company "W" logo. Made in U.S.A. Sleeve spine: ℗ 198...”
Cat#: SEEZ 29 · SRK 6094
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“labels with same layout as Absolutely, but with 33 RPM LP on both sides”
Cat#: SEEZ 29 NP
Absolutely
chevron_rightSire
“US issue; yellow and orange labels with "S" logo in a blue circle; includes original inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree; sleeve notes from Sounds magazine, September 1979. "WW" in runouts denotes a Capitol Records Pressing Plant...”
Cat#: SRK 6094
Absolutely
chevron_rightPolyGram AB / Stiff Records
“Made in Greece. Mixed at Rushent's Mansion (The Lucky Bleeder).”
Cat#: 15 513 · STIFF 15513
Absolutely
chevron_rightSire
“Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville pressing based on "0" in matrices Includes printed inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree.”
Cat#: SRK 6094
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Includes an inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree and credits; sleeve notes from Sounds magazine, September 1979. Labels: A Clanger Winstanley Production Back cover: Manufactured and distributed by Polarvox Oy, Arinatie 2, SF-003...”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
Cat#: SEEZ-29 · VIP-6741
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“℗1980 A Clanger Winstanley Production Stamped runout”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightPolyGram AB / Stiff Records
“Includes a coloured insert. Runouts are etched.”
Cat#: 15 513 · STIFF 15.513
Absolutely
chevron_rightSire
“Includes printed inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree. All selections published by Nutty Sounds Ltd. / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) © 1980 Sire Records Company Printed in U.S.A. Los Angeles Pressing denoted by ✲ in runouts Runouts ar...”
Cat#: SRK 6094
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Marketed by PolyGram, The Music Company. Polygram Records Ltd, P.O. Box 3517, Wellington.”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Printed inner sleeve with pictures and credits Liner notes on back cover A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗ © 1980 Stiff Records The runouts are etched”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
Cat#: 6.24 511 · 6.24511 BL · SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“This is a variant of http://www.discogs.com/release/7000992 It has 'Made In Germany' stamped on the vinyl run-out no 'Made in England' at the bottom of labels”
Cat#: SEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Differs from Absolutely in that the labels are darker blue & print on left center is slightly different. SEEZ 29 NP LP 33 RPM Face A”
Cat#: SEEZ 29 NP
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chevron_rightSire
“"A Clanger Winstanley Production" Sleeve info: Includes printed inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree. Sleeve notes by Robbi Millar, editor, Sounds magazine, September 1979. Labels state "Sire Records Company" and give Warner Bros...”
Cat#: SRK 6094
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chevron_rightSire
“Canadian issue; yellow and orange labels with "S" logo in a blue circle; includes original inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree; sleeve notes from Sounds magazine, September 1979”
Cat#: XSR 6094
CD(26)
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chevron_rightVirgin
“Made in Austria Picture disc, includes an 8 page booklet. Also released with the same sleeve & booklet as "Absolutely" silver disc, manufactured in W.Germany.”
Cat#: 257 374 · CDOVD 134
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chevron_rightVirgin
Cat#: CDOVD 134
Absolutely
chevron_rightVirgin
“A Clanger/Winstanley Production Manufactured in Austria Silver disc in jewel case with 8 page booklet, some with Virgin Value sticker”
Cat#: 257 374 · CDOVD 134
Absolutely
chevron_rightVirgin
“Manufactured in W.Germany Standard jewel case with silver disc black printed, includes an 8 page booklet. Also released with the same sleeve & booklet as picture disc, made in Austria. Track 14 is miscredited as "Return To The Los Palm...”
Cat#: 257 374 · CDOVD 134
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chevron_rightVirgin
Cat#: CDOVD 134
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chevron_rightVirgin
“Picture disc CD 0777 7 87807 0 0 7869170 Made in Holland ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1980 Virgin Records Ltd.”
Cat#: 0777 7 86917 23 · CDOVD 134 · CDOVDP 134
Absolutely
chevron_rightVirgin
“This Virgin CDOVD release has matching '0777' catalogue no. and barcode. This early version has No SID codes. Absolutely is the same release but later pressing with mould SID code”
Cat#: 07777 7 86917 23 · CDOVD 134
Absolutely
chevron_rightVirgin
“Picture CD Made in Austria ℗ © 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. Earlier first reissue Absolutely has barcode '5 012981 013424'”
Cat#: 07777 7 86917 23 · CDOVD 134 · CDOVDP 134
Absolutely
chevron_rightVirgin
“Enhanced content are Quicktime format videos. Originally released in 1980. Versions glass mastered at EMI Swindon: This one pressed by EMI Swindon Absolutely pressed by EMI Uden Absolutely pressed by Mediamotion”
Cat#: 7243 8 49264 2 7 · MADCD2
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chevron_rightVirgin
Cat#: MADCD2
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chevron_rightMSI (2) / Salvo / Union Square Music
“UK 2CD 'alternate sleeve' digipak and 24 page booklet with Obi and Japanese insert This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive licen...”
Cat#: MSIG 0644//5 · SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo / Union Square Music
“Original album released in 1980. This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license to Union Square Music Ltd. Videos 1 to 3 ℗ 1980-...”
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightMSI (2) / Salvo / Union Square Music
“UK 2CD 'Regular sleeve' digipak and 24-page booklet with Obi and Japanese insert This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license...”
Cat#: MSIG 0644//5 · SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo / Union Square Music
“Original album released in 1980. This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license to Union Square Music Ltd. Videos 1 to 3 ℗ 1980-...”
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo / Union Square Music
“Original album released in 1980. This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license to Union Square Music Ltd. Videos 1 to 3 ℗ 1980-...”
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo / Union Square Music
“Original album released in 1980. This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license to Union Square Music Ltd. Videos 1 to 3 ℗ 1980-...”
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo / Union Square Music
“Original album released in 1980. This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license to Union Square Music Ltd. Videos 1 to 3 ℗ 1980-...”
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo / Union Square Music
“Original album released in 1980. This compilation ℗ & © 2010 Union Square Music Ltd. Tracks 1-1 to 1-21 ℗ 1980 [digitally remastered ℗ 2010] Stirling Holdings Ltd. under exclusive license to Union Square Music Ltd. Videos 1 to 3 ℗ 1980-...”
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightSalvo
Cat#: SALVOMDCD06
Absolutely
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / Union Square Music
“2023 Re-issue Double CD Made in Germany. Duration of tracks provided by Panasonic SA-AKX100.”
Cat#: BMGCAT591CD
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chevron_rightCD Media Records
“On the rear and in the booklet: Все права защищены. Лицензионное соглашение №2139/МЗ от 14.01.97 между РАО и ЗАО "СД МЕДИА РЕКОРДС" (as ... 2139/МЗ-97 от 14.01.97... in the booklet). Packaged in a jewel case with 4-page booklet (plain ...”
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chevron_rightNot On Label
“4-page booklet”
Cat#: MDNCD 08090280
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chevron_rightVirgin
“Picture disc CD 0777 7 87807 0 0 7869170 Made in Holland ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. This version has a mould SID code”
Cat#: 0777 7 86917 23 · 0777 7 87807 0 0 · CDOVD 134 · CDOVDP 134
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chevron_rightVirgin
“Similar to Absolutely except different centre mould and this version has mould SID code This is a repress of the 1992 Virgin CDOVD release, with matching '0777' catalogue no. and barcode, manufactured between 1994 and 2000.”
Cat#: 0777 7 86917 23 · CDOVD 134
Tape(45)
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with paper labels. Another grey shell variant, this one has a narrow, high window.”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Yellow stripe paper labels on smooth untextured shell With red tape lead-in Absolutely has a rectangular-textured shell with labels Absolutely has a square-textured shell with labels Absolutely ha...”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records Made in England Published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. Initial limited edition release with red shell and cassette case.”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records Made in England Published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. Second Stiff issue with grey cassette shell and printed titles.”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightSire
“"MADE IN U.S.A." molded into one side of cassette shell at top-center. Sire Records Company Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. A Warner Communications Company”
Cat#: M5S 6094
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records Made in England Published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. Initial limited edition release with purple shell and cassette case.”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutamente
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Spanish titles”
Cat#: SKC 3190
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Black cassette with red paper labels.”
Cat#: 4.24511
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chevron_rightPolyGram AB / Stiff Records
Cat#: STIFF 15604
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Yellow stripe paper labels on rectangular-textured shell Some have red "Stiff - Tapes where others fear to record" tape lead-in Absolutely has a square-textured shell with labels Absolutely has a ...”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production All songs published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. ℗ 1980 NCB”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightSire
“Sire Records Company, 165 West 74th Street, New York, New York 10023 Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. A Warner Communications Company”
Cat#: M5S 6094
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records Published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. Rights Society: STEMRA”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production (P) & (C) 1980 Stiff Records Licensed from Stiff Records U.K.”
Cat#: SEEZ 29 NPC
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“MARKETED BY POLYGRAM RECORDS LTD. P.O.BOX 3517 WELLINGTON”
Cat#: CSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Made in Finland By Polarvox Oy. Kirjapaino E. Kuronen ky.”
Cat#: SEEZ-MK 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Yellow stripe paper labels on square-textured shell With yellow tape lead-in Absolutely has a rectangular-textured shell with labels Absolutely has a smooth shell with labels Absolutely has a grey...”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Yellow stripe paper labels on smooth untextured grey shell, with thumb tab indent on one side With red tape lead-in Absolutely has a rectangular-textured shell with labels Absolutely has a square-...”
Cat#: ZSEEZ 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival records Pty. Limited Australia”
Cat#: C37479
Absolutely
chevron_rightSire
“© ℗ 1980 Sire Records Company A Clanger Winstanley Production Single sided J-card Black print on smooth grey shell with metal screws”
Cat#: XM5S-6094
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records”
Cat#: 4.940.836
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chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records”
Cat#: 4.940.836
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records
“A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records”
Cat#: SEEK 29
Absolutely
chevron_rightStiff Records / Vogue Recordings, Inc.
Cat#: 731008