What's That

"What's That"
Single by The Madness
from the album The Madness
Released	May 1988
Format	7", 12", CD
Recorded	1987
Genre	Pop
Length	3:34
Label	Virgin Records
Writer(s)	Cathal Smyth (music/lyrics)
Producer(s)	The Three Eyes
The Madness singles chronology
"I Pronounce You" (1988) "What's That" (1988)

"What's That" is the second and final single by British band Madness from their 1988 album The Madness. It was released in the UK only on 7" and 12" vinyl, and also as a 10" vinyl picture disc.^[1] It was the first release by Madness or any of its spin-off bands not to reach the Top 75 in the UK. It peaked at #92 and lasted two weeks on the chart, dropping to #98 the following week after its debut.^[2]

Track listing

• 7"

1. "What's That" (Smyth) - 3:34
2. "Be Good Boy" (Thompson/Foreman) - 4:26

• 12"/CD

1. "What's That" (Smyth) - 3:34
2. "Be Good Boy" (Thompson/Foreman) - 4:26
3. "Flashings" (Smyth/McPherson) - 3:21

There were also two 5" interlocking vinyl picture discs issued; one featured "Be Good Boy" on the B side, the other "Flashings".

References

1. "Madness, The - What's That at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
2. "The Official Charts Company - What's That by Madness Search". The Official Charts Company. 10 May 2014.