Absolutely
Studio Album

Absolutely

Madness

Original Year

1980

Tracks

14

Duration

38:53

Releases

139

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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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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980ItalyItaly
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980FranceFrance
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Withdrawn version of UK sleeve with different front cover photograph.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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980South AfricaSouth Africa
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Cat#: SEEZ(B) 29

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980GermanyGermany
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·16 tracks

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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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980AustraliaAustralia
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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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Sire / Stiff Records

calendar_today1980NetherlandsNetherlands
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980PortugalPortugal
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

labels with same layout as Absolutely, but with 33 RPM LP on both sides

Cat#: SEEZ 29 NP

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Sire

calendar_today1980United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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PolyGram AB / Stiff Records

calendar_today1980GreeceGreece
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Made in Greece. Mixed at Rushent's Mansion (The Lucky Bleeder).

Cat#: 15 513 · STIFF 15513

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Sire

calendar_today1980United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville pressing based on "0" in matrices Includes printed inner sleeve with "Nutty Boys" family tree.

Cat#: SRK 6094

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980FinlandFinland
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980JapanJapan
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Cat#: SEEZ-29 · VIP-6741

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980publicScandinavia
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

℗1980 A Clanger Winstanley Production Stamped runout

Cat#: SEEZ 29

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PolyGram AB / Stiff Records

calendar_today1980GreeceGreece
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Includes a coloured insert. Runouts are etched.

Cat#: 15 513 · STIFF 15.513

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Sire

calendar_today1980United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980New ZealandNew Zealand
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Marketed by PolyGram, The Music Company. Polygram Records Ltd, P.O. Box 3517, Wellington.

Cat#: SEEZ 29

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980NetherlandsNetherlands
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980GermanyGermany
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

Cat#: 6.24 511 · 6.24511 BL · SEEZ 29

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980PortugalPortugal
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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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Sire

calendar_today1980United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

"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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Sire

calendar_today1980CanadaCanada
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·14 tracks

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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Virgin

calendar_todayNov 1989EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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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Virgin

calendar_todayNov 1989
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

Cat#: CDOVD 134

Official

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Virgin

calendar_todayNov 1989EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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

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Virgin

calendar_todayNov 1989EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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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Virgin

calendar_todayNov 1989United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

Cat#: CDOVD 134

Official

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Virgin

calendar_today1992EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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

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Virgin

calendar_today1992EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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

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Virgin

calendar_today1992EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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

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Virgin

calendar_today2000EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·18 tracks

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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Virgin

calendar_todayMay 29, 2000United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

Cat#: MADCD2

Official

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MSI (2) / Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010JapanJapan
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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MSI (2) / Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010JapanJapan
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo / Union Square Music

calendar_today2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·49 tracks

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

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Salvo

calendar_todayApr 12, 2010United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·42 tracks

Cat#: SALVOMDCD06

Official

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BMG Rights Management / Union Square Music

calendar_todayFeb 24, 2023United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2x CD·45 tracks

2023 Re-issue Double CD Made in Germany. Duration of tracks provided by Panasonic SA-AKX100.

Cat#: BMGCAT591CD

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CD Media Records

calendar_today1997RussiaRussia
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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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Not On Label

calendar_today2000RussiaRussia
music_note1x CD-R·14 tracks

4-page booklet

Cat#: MDNCD 08090280

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Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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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Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·14 tracks

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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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Sire

calendar_today1980United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

"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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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980SpainSpain
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

Spanish titles

Cat#: SKC 3190

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980GermanyGermany
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

Black cassette with red paper labels.

Cat#: 4.24511

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PolyGram AB / Stiff Records

calendar_today1980GreeceGreece
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

Cat#: STIFF 15604

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980publicScandinavia
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

A Clanger Winstanley Production All songs published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. ℗ 1980 NCB

Cat#: ZSEEZ 29

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Sire

calendar_today1980United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980NetherlandsNetherlands
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records Published by Nutty Sounds / Warner Brothers Music Ltd. Rights Society: STEMRA

Cat#: ZSEEZ 29

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980PortugalPortugal
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

A Clanger Winstanley Production (P) & (C) 1980 Stiff Records Licensed from Stiff Records U.K.

Cat#: SEEZ 29 NPC

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980New ZealandNew Zealand
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

MARKETED BY POLYGRAM RECORDS LTD. P.O.BOX 3517 WELLINGTON

Cat#: CSEEZ 29

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980FinlandFinland
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

Made in Finland By Polarvox Oy. Kirjapaino E. Kuronen ky.

Cat#: SEEZ-MK 29

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x Cassette·16 tracks

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

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980AustraliaAustralia
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival records Pty. Limited Australia

Cat#: C37479

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Sire

calendar_today1980CanadaCanada
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

© ℗ 1980 Sire Records Company A Clanger Winstanley Production Single sided J-card Black print on smooth grey shell with metal screws

Cat#: XM5S-6094

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980FranceFrance
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records

Cat#: 4.940.836

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980BelgiumBelgium
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records

Cat#: 4.940.836

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Stiff Records

calendar_today1980ItalyItaly
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

A Clanger Winstanley Production ℗&© 1980 Stiff Records

Cat#: SEEK 29

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Stiff Records / Vogue Recordings, Inc.

calendar_today1981FranceFrance
music_note1x Cassette·14 tracks

Cat#: 731008