Black were a British new wave band formed in Liverpool in 1981, led by vocalist Colin Vearncombe. The band achieved international success with their 1987 single 'Wonderful Life,' which became a massive European hit and reached top ten in multiple countries. The song's memorable melody, orchestral arrangement, and Vearncombe's distinctive vocals made it an enduring 1980s pop classic. Black's music combined new wave sensibilities with sophisticated pop production and thoughtful, often melancholic lyrics. Other songs included 'Sweetest Smile' and 'Everything's Coming Up Roses.' Despite 'Wonderful Life' success, Black remained essentially a one-hit wonder internationally. Colin Vearncombe passed away in 2016 following a car accident.
Black vinyl records (2686)
THE GROUNDHOGS Black Diamond (1976 original issue UK 8-track vinyl LP housed in a fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played UAS29994) Track Listing: The ninth studio album from the seminal progressive rock band. An inspiration to the likes of Alex Turner Stephen Malkmus Josh Homme and Underworld
£28.00 used
BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules (1981 Japanese Vertigo spaceship label 9-track vinyl LP pasted picture sleeve complete with Japanese text biography / lyric insert and original obi-strip. The packaging displays minimal wear and the vinyl remains ina near mint condition 25PP-36) Track Listing: 1. Turn Up The Night 2
£106.00 used
![Belly Gepetto EP [Remix] - Black sleeve UK 12 vinyl single record BAD2018 4AD 1993 on vinyl](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0566/5105/5295/files/belly-gepetto-ep-remix-black-sleeve-uk-12-inch-vinyl-single-maxi-bad2018-159874.jpg?v=1764782491 "Belly Gepetto EP [Remix] - Black sleeve UK 12 vinyl single record BAD2018 4AD 1993 on vinyl")
BELLY Gepetto (1993 UK 4AD label 4-track 12 vinyl EP including the Remix Version plus Sexy S Sweet Ride and a cover of Gram Parsons Hot Burrito #1. The picture sleeve shows light creasing to the edges but the vinyl looks near as new BAD2018) Track Listing: A1. Gepetto (Remix) 3:30 A2. Hot Burrito #1 3:46 B3
£17.00 used
CATHERINE WHEEL Black Metallic E.P. (1991 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP also including Crawling Over Me Let Me Down Again and Saccharine. The picture sleeve displays a little age discolouration but appears in Excellent condition with the vinyl looking barely played CW112) Track Listing: A1. Black Metallic 7:16 A2
£28.00 used
P.I.L. Bad Life (1984 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Question Mark issued in the jet black glossy embossed sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl remain in Excellent condition VS675) Track Listing: A1. Bad Life B1. Question Mark
£12.00 used
BLACK Paradise (1987 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single also featuring Dagger Reel with glossy picture sleeve four bonus postcards & a fold-out colour poster all housed in a black & white title box with obi-style strip. The box has some general wear whilst the sleeve has minimal wear and the vinyl shows signs of play AMF422) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
FRANK BLACK Hang On To Your Ego (1993 UK 4AD label 3-track 12 vinyl single including his cover version of the Brian Wilson track plus The Ballad Of Johnny Horton and Surf Epic. The picture sleeve shows light shelfwear while the vinyl hasonly light signs of play BAD3005) Track Listing: A1. Hang On To Your Ego 3:23 A2
£17.00 used
ALL SAINTS Black Coffee (Public Demand mixed UK 2-track limited edition DJ promo 12 vinyl including The Wideboys Expresso Mix and The Wideboys Cappuccino Dub PPDT-50)
£16.99 used
PLACEBO Black Market Music (2000 UK Limited Edition 12-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Vinyl. The groups third studio album includes the singles Taste In Men Special K & Slave To The Wage housed in a lightly textured gatefold picture sleevewith internal posket and lyric printed inner. The sleeve displays some minor general wear mostly to the edges and the vinyl has only a few light signs of play overall an Excellent example) Track Listing: 1
£84.00 used
BLACK Youre A Big Girl Now (1988 UK limited edition solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Enough Is Enough. The vinyl remains EX within the superb gatefold booklet picture sleeve AM480) Track Listing: A1. Youre A Big Girl Now 4:19 B1. Enough Is Enough 4:03
£7.99 used