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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WALTER RIZZATI House By The Cemetery (Limited edition 2013 UK 15-track LP pressed on Transparent Red/Solid Split Black Vinyl. Features Walter Rizzatis original Prog-crazed score from the soundtrack to Lucio Fulcis 1981 fever dream gorefest. Housed in a stunning spot lacquered sleeve with exclusive artwork by Graham Humphreys with inner containing notes by the artist a 12 square lithograph of the albums artwork as well as a 24 square fold-out poster of the cover
£49.99 used
HOWARD SHORE A History Of Violence (Limited Edition 2016 UK 14-track LP pressed on 180gram Black & Blue Vinyl featuring Howard Shores score from the soundtrack to the David Cronenberg film. Housed in a deluxe picture sleeve & limited to500 copies only. The sleeve has just a little edgwear. The vinyl is Excellent with only light signs of play SILLP1194) Track Listing: A1 Motel A2 Tom A3 Cheerleader A4 Diner A5 Hero A6 Run A7 Violence A8 Porch B1 Alone B2 The Staircase B3 The Road B4 Nice Gate B5 The Return B6 Ending
£33.99 used
METROPHASE In Black EP (1979 UK 3-track 7 vinyl EP with hand-annotated white labels a nice slice of New Wave synth. The picture sleeve shows just a little faint wear to the opening edge whilst the vinyl is Near Mint FRESH6) Track Listing: In Black Neobeauty Cold Rebellion
£45.00 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK The Commitments (At The Movies 2016 UK/EU limited edition 14-track LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black viny featuring original music & songs from Alan Parkers BAFTA Award-winning 1991 movie. Picture sleeve withsilver hype sticker. Recommended) Track Listing: The Commitments is a 1991 musical comedy-drama film based on the 1987 novel by Roddy Doyle
£33.99 new
COMPTONS MOST WANTED Straight Checkn Em (2025 UK/EU limited edition 13-track LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl. The second studio album by the American gangsta rappers originally released in 1991 featuring the tracks Straight Checkn Em Comptons Lynchin and Growin Up In The Hood from the hit movie Boyz N The Hood
£29.99 new
JOHN CARPENTER Halloween II (2012 UK strictly limited edition 12-track LP issue of the classic 1981 motion picture soundtrack now pressed on Black & Orange & Black Swirl Vinyl. The picture sleeve [designed by Brandon Schaefer] retains its opened custom-stickered shrinkwrap and has sleeve notes by composer Alan Howarth printed on the back and comes with the fold-out A2 poster of the album artwork
£62.00 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Halloween (Rare 2013 US Limited Edition 28-track 45rpm double LP pressed on 180gram Orange Translucent With Black Splatter Vinyl featuring the original score from the soundtrack to the1983 slasher film performed by John Carpenter - The most comprehensive version available for the first time on vinyl
£167.00 used
NICOLA PIOVANI l Profumo Della Signora In Nero (Limited edition 2014 UK Record Store Day exclusive 17-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Blue & Black Swirl Vinyl. Features Nicola Piovanis stylish score from the soundtrack to the 1974 Italian giallo-horror film otherwise known as The Perfume of the Lady in Black
£33.99 used
THE CURE Seventeen Seconds (2011 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl. Their classic 1980 album featuring the unforgettable single A Forest. Picture sleeve replicating the orginal cover art with ClassicAlbum hype sticker. Recommended) Track Listing: Originally a postpunk outfit with gothic leanings The Cure evolved into one of the most visionary creatively satisfying and influential groups to come of age in the 1980s
£29.99 new
SINOIA CAVES Beyond The Black Rainbow (2014 US Limited Subscriber Edition 7-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Smokey Pink Vinyl - Posited as a lost film of the 1980s Panos Cosmatos Beyond The Black Rainbow is inspired by classic dystopian fiction and the obscure SF movies one used to see lining the shelves of the local video store
£83.99 used