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 SABBATH Neon Knights (Rare 1980 Japanese Vertigo label promo sample whde centre vinyl 7 for the single release also including a live version of Children Of The Sea complete with the unique picture insert has Japanese text biography &lyrics printed on the reverse. The insert displays very little evidence of its age and the vinyl shows mininal signs of play 7PP-5)
£132.00 used
NINE BLACK ALPS Not Everyone (2005 UK limited edition 7 single pressed on Pink Vinyl also including the exclusive recording Idiot Riff #9. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remains in excellent condition ISX892) Track Listing: 1. Not Everyone 2. Idiot Riff #9 - Exclusive Recording
£7.99 used
NINE BLACK ALPS Not Everyone (2005 UK limited edition 7 single pressed on Dark Red Vinyl also includes the exclusive recording Get Even. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition IS892) Track Listing: 1. Not Everyone 2. Get Even - Exclusive Recording
£7.99 used
CJ LEWIS Everything Is Alright (Uptight) (1994 UK black label wide centre jukebox only 7 vinyl single also featuring Human Nature BMI019) Track Listing: 1. Everything Is Alright (Up Tight) 2. Human Nature (Ridio Mix)
£7.49 used
FRANK BLACK I Dont Want To Hurt You (1996 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring a live version of You Aint Me picture sleeve)
£17.00 used
BLACKFOOT Dry County (1981 UK limited edition 4-track double vinyl 7 single also including Too Hard To Handle plus live versions of On The Run and Train Train recorded At Castle Donington Monsters Of Rock in August 1981. The gatefold picture sleeve shows light shelfwear while the two vinyl discs remain in overall excellent condition with the lightest signs of play K11686F) Track Listing: ONE: 1
£9.00 used
THE FOUR PENNIES Black Girl (1964 UK 7 vinyl single with intact three prong centre also featuring You Went Away Philips company die cut paper sleeve BF1366)
£9.00 used
THE BLACK VELVETS Once In A While (2005 UK limited edition Plectrum Shaped 7 Picture Disc single also including the exclusive recording Now Listen hype stickered clear PVC sleeve. The PVC sleeve shows some creasing from storage whilst thedisc remains in Excellent condition) Track Listing: 1. Once In A While 2
£12.00 used
IRON MAIDEN Can I Play With Madness (Classic 1988 UK 7 single with black labels with silver text also includes Black Bart Blues complete with a 2 artwork transfer. Comes housed in a hype stickered picture sleeve displaying one of the strangest renderings of Eddie by Derek Riggs on any Maiden release you will find with a superb photo of the band with Derek & a Donnington 88 UK Only Appearance flash print on the back
£39.00 used
BIG BLACK Hes A Whore / The Model (US 1987 2-track 7 vinyl single features cover versions of Hes A Whore [Cheap Trick] and The Model [Kraftwerk] with a picture sleeve featuring parodies/tributes to the album covers that the songs were originally on. T&G#23)
£12.00 used