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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BLACK SOUL EXPRESS Party Time (2012 US Numero Group reissue of the 1975 7 vinyl single with wide-centre. Also featuring When I Left You on the B-side. Housed in a custom die-cut sleeve. Both vinyl and sleeve remain in Near Mint condition NUM045.04)
£45.00 used
WILCO Hot Sun Cool Shroud (2025 limited edition 6-track 12 EP pressed on classic black vinyl following Wilco’s acclaimed 2023 album Cousin Wilco revisited unfinished material from these sessions to craft Hot Sun Cool Shroud. Collaborating again with engineering mixer Tom Schick the band crafted six tracks that expand on the sound of Cousin
£27.99 new
EUGENE BLACKNELL We Cant Take Life For Granted (2007 US 25-track vinyl double LP reissue of the 2007 compilation album here on vinyl - housed in a single pocket picture sleeve with insert containing photos and liner notes. This example remains factory sealed for all its years and remains in Mint condition) Track Listing: A1 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed*– Welcome Dudes And Dollies (Intro) 0:12 A2 Eugene Blacknell And The Savonics– Jump Back 2:27 A3 Eugene Blacknell And The Savonics– Mo Self 2:34 A4 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Cousin John 3:05 A5 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Gettin Down 2:40 A6 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – The Trip 2:25 B1 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Im So Thankful Lucky 13 Radio Spot (Interlude) 0:32 B2 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Get In A Hurry 4:36 B3 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Im So Thankful 6:00 B4 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Dance To The Rhythm 3:30 B5 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – We Know We Have To Live Together 5:49 C1 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – We Know We Have To Live To Le Cordon Bleu Radio Spot (Interlude) 0:38 C2 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – For The Sake Of Love 3:41 C3 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Jive Kinda Friends 3:21 C4 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Hard Times 3:31 C5 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Holdin On 5:28 C6 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – We Cant Take Life For Granted 2:59 D1 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Welcome Brothers And Sisters (Interlude) 0:11 D2 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Wah Wah Funk 5:13 D3 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Echo Reply (Interlude) 0:12 D4 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Space Funk 3:36 D5 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Live 2:20 D6 Eugene Blacknell And The New Breed – Early Jam Session 1:15 D7 Eugene Blacknell And The Savonics– Dont Stop Now 2:31 D8 Eugene Blacknell And The Four Rivers With The Savonics– Grov-ve Mon-key 2:35
£66.99 new
BLACK TO COMM Black To Comm (Limited edition 2014 US 8-track vinyl LP with just 200 copies pressed on Gold vinyl. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve still in its open shrink. Over all this example remains in Near Mint condition showing little sign of wear or play. Recommended) Track Listing: A1 Human Gidrah A2 Hands A3 Spectre Teeth B Is Nowhere C1 1975 C2 Fackeln Im Sturm D1 Spiralen Der Erinnerung D2 Them
£33.99 used
ADRIAN YOUNGE Black Dynamite (Original Score To The Motion Picture) (Original 2009 US 15-track limited edition vinyl LP. Housed in a hand-numbered single pocket picture sleeve within a hype-stickered resealable bag comes with a 10x10 double sided liner note insert and two postcard sized inserts
£167.00 used
INSANE POETRY Let ’Em Know / Shroom Vision / Calico Flows (1999 US 6-track 12 vinyl EP from one of the original innovators of horrorcore. Picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some corner and edge wear. The vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play and handling BLK72016) Track Listing: A1 Let ’Em Know (Radio) A2 Shroom Vision (Radio) A3 Calico Flows (Dirty) B1 Let ’Em Know (Instrumental) B2 Shroom Vision (Instrumental) B3 Calico Flows (Instrumental)
£9.00 used
THE BLACK QUEEN Fever Daydream (Hard to find 2016 US 10-track double vinyl LP with gatefold picture sleeve limited to 1000 hand numbered copies. Debut album from the synthwave inspired project of Greg Puciato [The Dillinger Escape Plan Better Lovers] Josh Eustis [Telefon Tel Aviv] and Steven Alexander [Guitar tech for Nine Inch Nails Kesha and more]
£217.00 new
THE BLACK QUEEN Infinite Games (Rare 2018 Australian Exclusive 10-track double vinyl LP with picture sleeve featuring artwork only released for the Australian market limited to 500 hand numbered copies. Second album from the synthwave inspired project of Greg Puciato [The Dillinger Escape Plan Better Lovers] Josh Eustis [Telefon Tel Aviv] and Steven Alexander [Guitar tech for Nine Inch Nails Kesha and more]
£139.00 used
INTELLIGENT HOODLUM Black And Proud (1990 US 3-track 12 vinyl single. Includes the A Cappella version and Intelligent Hoodlum. Picture sleeve. The sleeve remains in the open shrink and a little edgewear. The vinyl has just a few cosmetic hairlines ) Track Listing: Deepside A1 Black And Proud (Remix) 4:52 A2 Black And Proud (A Cappella) 2:04 Inside B Intelligent Hoodlum (Edit) 3:53
£9.00 used
SINEAD OCONNOR Universal Mother (2023 UK limited edition 14-track LP her critically acclaimed 1994 fourth studio album featuring the singles Thank You For Hearing Me and Fire On Babylon. A welcome repress on classic black vinyl as original pressings are sought-after valuable and hard-to-find. Melody Maker named it her best album to date and one of the albums of the year
£29.99 new