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.
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THE PHARCYDE LabCabinCalifornia (2018 UK/EU limited edition 17-track double album 2-LP pressed on classic black vinyl. Originally released in 1995 Labcabincalifornia marked a decisive shift in tone and approach for The Pharcyde. Wheretheir debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde thrived on playful chaos and skits this second album adopted a more focused introspective and mature framework built around fully developed narrative songs and subtler social commentary
£32.99 new
TITUS ANDRONICUS The Will To Live (Limited edtion 2022 US 12-track double LP with tri-fold picture sleeve and pressed on silver and black galaxy coloured vinyl. Seventh album from the American indie rock band. This copy remains sealed from new in its hype-stickered picture sleeve and is in mint condition) Track Listing: A1 My Mother Is Going to Kill Me 3:19 A2 (Im) Screwed 4:18 A3 I Can Not Be Satisfied 5:14 A4 Bridge and Tunnel 7:10 B1 Grey Goo 1:30 B2 Dead Meat 3:21 B3 An Anomaly 7:02 C1 Give Me Grief 4:13 C2 Baby Crazy 4:15 C3 All Through the Night 4:38 C4 Were Coming Back 3:13 C5 69 Stones 2:44
£33.99 new
GOSPEL The Magic Volume (2022 UK 2-track 12 EP with picture sleeve and pressed on Black and White Mix Vinyl limited to 500 copies. Excellent EP of one long track - and again backwards on the B-side - from the US post-hardcore band recorded by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou. Although not sealed both the sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition)
£22.99 used
JOHN COLTRANE Afro Blue Impressions (2014 UK issue of the 1977 9-track double live LP reissued by Back To Black pressed on 180gram VINYL featuring concert recordings from his first tour of Europe with the then standard quartet of McCoyTyner on Piano Jimmy Garrison on Bass & Elvin Jones on Drums single pocket card picture sleeve
£56.00 used
ARETHA FRANKLIN The Queen In Waiting (The Columbia Years 1960-1965) (Available on vinyl for the first time 2023 UK/EU limited edition 39-track triple album 3-LP pressed on 180-gram Gold & Black Marbled Vinyl a compilation of early recordings by the undisputed Queen Of Soul. Featuring Wont Be Long Walk On By Today I Sing The Blues Try A Little Tenderness and many more
£29.99 new
THE BLACK CROWES Shake Your Money Maker (2015 UK/EU Back To Black issue 11-track remastered LP pressed on 180 gram Vinyl their 1990 debut album including the singles Hard To Handle and She Talks To Angels picture sleeve with picture/credits insert. This copy remains Sealed from new in its hype stickered shrink) Track Listing: A1
£73.00 new
BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules (1981 First French pressed edition 9-track vinyl LP with TWO mis-spellings on the Side One black & silver spaceship labels [Bulter instead of Butler and Track 5 is listed as Mob Brules rather than Mob Rules] later corrected & repressed - Their tenth studio album the second to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals and the first with Vinny Appice on drums
£67.00 used
BURZUM Det Som Engang Var (2008 UK/EU Back On Black series issue of the 1993 8-track vinyl LP from the infamous Norwegian black metaller. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve the sleeve shows minimal wear & the heavyweight vinyl has just a couple of cosmetic hairlines and shows few signs of play; remaining Excellent BOBV088LP) Track Listing: A1
£28.00 used
SIGHTLESS PIT Locksteep Bloodwork (Limited edition 2023 US Indie Exclusive 9-track LP with picture sleeve and pressed on Red and Black vinyl. Second release from Dylan Walker [Full of Hell] and Lee Bruford [The Body] taking youon a cacophonic journey through distored beats power electronics and harsh noise featuring appearances from Midwife Foie Gras and the late Gangsta Boo
£27.99 used
PLACEBO Never Let Me Go (2022 UK 13-track double 180gram vinyl LP with gatefold picture sleeve. Eighth studio album from the brit rock band Includes Beautiful James Surrounded By Spies and Try Better Next Time. This copy remains sealed from new its hype-stickered shrink and is in mint unplayed condition) Track Listing: Side One 1
£33.99 new