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 B-52S The B-52s (2015 UK/EU limited edition 9-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl their 1979 debut album featuring Planet Claire Dance This Mess Around and Rock Robster. Beehive hairdos goofy sci-fi humor lava-lamp kitsch thrift-store fashions party-starting tunes unconventional perspectives and the unique blending of the underground aesthetic with mainstream accessibility: The B-52s mix all this and more into a dizzying cocktail on their self-titled debut whic Track Listing: h remains one of the most ahead-of-its-time endlessly enjoyable and vividly colorful albums ever released
£29.99 new
THE ROLLING STONES Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (2023 UK/EU limited edition one-sided black vinyl 10 single with an etching on the B-side. Sweet Sounds Of Heaven is the second single from new studio album Hackney Diamonds and features vocals by Lady Gaga alongside Stevie Wonder on Fender Rhodes Moog and piano
£16.99 used
STEVE COLEMAN AND FIVE ELEMENTS Black Science (Rare 1991 German 10-track vinyl LP album also with Marvin Smitty Smith James Weidman Reggie Washington and David Gilmore glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: A1 The X Format Vocals – Cassandra Wilson Written-By – Steve Coleman 6:45 A2 Twister Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland Written-By – Steve Coleman 7:48 A3 Turbulence Written-By – Steve Coleman 6:22 A4 Beyond All We Know Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland Vocals – Cassandra Wilson Written-By – Steve Coleman 4:10 B1 A Vial Of Calm Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland Vocals – Cassandra Wilson Written-By – Steve Coleman 7:06 B2 Black Phonemics Written-By – David Gilmore Steve Coleman 4:01 B3 Ghost Town Lyrics By Voice – Dave Mills Music By – Steve Coleman Vocals – Najma Akhtar 6:56 B4 Magneto Written-By – James Weidman 2:52 B5 Cross-Fade Written-By – Steve Coleman 3:07 B6 Black Phonemics (Reprise) Written-By – Steve Coleman
£45.00 used
CJ LEWIS Everything Is Alright (Uptight) (1994 UK UK wide centre vinyl 7 for the single release pressed exclusively for jukebox use with black injection labels also including Human Nature plain die-cut sleeve with the original jukebox selection card tab attached to the front. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition with only a few light signs of play on both sides BMI019) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
AALIYAH Aaliyah (Rare 2001 US 14-track 2-LP vinyl set including the smash hit We Need A Resolution [featuring Timbaland] gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker .This example carries some label annotations applied with black marker pen and mild corner/edge bumps whilst the vinyl easily achieves an Excellent grade - An all-round acceptable copy of this hard to find early 2000 sort after release) Track Listing: 1
£167.00 used
BLACK SHEEP Strobelite Honey (1992 UK 7 vinyl single featuring Maybe We Did Mix and The Original version picture sleeve with release date 15 Jun 1992 sticker attached. The sleeve has just minor wear and the vinyl looks seldom played MER369)
£9.00 used
BLACK SHEEP Strobelite Honey (1992 UK promotional 7 vinyl for the single release featuring Maybe We Did Mix and The Original version picture sleeve with custom Promo Only sticker and a further short biography sticker attached. The sleevehas just minor wear and the vinyl looks seldom played MER369)
£14.00 used
THE MENZINGERS Some Of It Was True (2024 UK/EU 13-track LP pressed on EU/UK indie retail exclusive Clear with Black Marble Vinyl. The seventh studio album by American punk rock band. Gatefold picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve shows a little scuffing but the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition ) Track Listing: A1 Hope Is A Dangerous Little Thing A2 There’s No Place In This World For Me A3 Nobody Stays A4 Some Of It Was True A5 Try A6 Come On Heartache A7 Ultraviolet B1 Take It To Heart B2 Love At The End B3 Alone In Dublin B4 High Low B5 I Didn’t Miss You (Until You Were Gone) B6 Running In The Roar Of The Wind
£33.99 used
PAT TRAVERS Black Betty (2007 US 10-track LP pressed on Blue Vinyl featuring Id Rather See You Dead Stand Up Misty Morning and many more. This copy remains in its PVC bagwith insert and the vinyl remainsNear Mint.)***Limited to 300 copies only*** Track Listing: 1. I La La La Love You 2. Id Rather See You Dead 3
£84.00 used
IGGY POP Montreux Jazz Festival 2023 (2025 UK/EU limited edition 17-track double album 2-LP on heavyweight black vinyl capturing the dazzling Iggy Pop performance that could only happen here. Includes Lust For Life I Wanna Be Your Dog The Passenger Raw Power and more. Gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker factory sealed
£36.99 new