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 Black new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
DANNY HENSWORTH THE UPSETTERS Mr Money Man (1998 UK issue of the 1978 split 7 vinyl single with wide-centre. Housed in a plain die-cut sleeve. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition)
£17.00 used
DEVON IRONS & THE UPSETTERS When Jah Come / Iron Dub (1998 UK issue of the 1976 split 7 vinyl single with wide-centre. Housed in a plain die-cut sleeve. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition)
£17.00 used
THE MYSTIC & THE UPSETTERS Forward With Jah Orthodox / Orthodox Dub (1998 UK issue of the 1978 split 7 vinyl single with wide-centre. Housed in a plain die-cut sleeve. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition)
£17.00 used
VARIOUS-JAZZ London Is The Place For Me 2: Calypso & Kwela Highlife & Jazz From Young Black London (2005 UK 20-track vinyl LP compilation. Throwing light on the early post-bop scene of London and precious treasures of early black British music.Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor wear and the vinyl only shows a single cosmetic scuff not impacting play
£34.00 used
BLACK FUR When We Get Together Soon (2012 US issue of the 1976 7 vinyl single with wide-centre. Also featuring Feel The Shock on the B-side. Housed in a custom die-cut sleeve. The sleeve has a tiny tear on the opening edge but the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition NUM045.03)
£45.00 used
THE TRINIKAS Black Is Beautiful (2012 US Numero Group reissue of the 1969 7 vinyl single with wide-centre. Also featuring Remember Me on the B-side. Housed in a custom die-cut sleeve. Both vinyl and sleeve remain in Near Mint condition NUM045.39)
£56.00 used
RINGO STARR Look Up (2025 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP on classic black vinyl Ringos brand-new country music album produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett featuring the track Time On My Hands. This stunning collection features 11 original songs recorded this year in Nashville and Los Angeles
£29.99 new
PAPER DOLLHOUSE A Box Painted Black (2012 UK 10-track vinyl LP the debut from Astrud Steedhouders electronic project. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve factory sealed in Mint condition) Track Listing: A1 Music Box A2 Did You Wake A3 Daisies A4 William A5 I Dreamt You More Than Ever B1 Black Oak Tree B2 Golden Ships B3 The Town B4 Icestorm B5 Moon
£22.99 new
INTELLIGENT HOODLUM Tragedy - Black Rage Demos Part 2 (2015 UK 8-track LP pressed on Green Translucent Vinyl Plain black hype-stickered die-cut sleeve with clear PVC outer sleeve includes press release insert. The vinyl is in Near Mint condition ***Limited to only 300 copies*** DWG023) Track Listing: A1 Intro A2 Black Rage A3 Rebel To Amerikkka A4 Adolescents At War B1 Underground (Alternate Version) B2 Bullet B3 Fuck George Bush (interlude) B4 America Eats The Young (Remix)
£49.99 used
GARY NUMAN Intruder (2021 UK/EU limited edition 13-track double album 2-LP pressed on heavyweight black vinyl. Gary Numans 21st solo album Intruder reunites him with long-time collaborator and producer Ade Fenton whose work with Numan spans Jagged Dead Son Rising Splinter and Savage. Across two LPs Intruder explores themes of environmental and societal collapse through Numans signature fusion of dark electronics cinematic arrangements and indu Track Listing: strial weight
£26.99 new