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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NIGHTINGALE The Closing Chronicles (Originally released in 1996 Nightingales second full-length album The Closing Chronicles marked a major creative leap for multi-instrumentalist and producer Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity Opeth Katatonia). Nearly three decades later this remastered edition brings renewed clarity and power to its melodic prog-rock and dark hard rock tones pressed on 180-gram black vinyl
£24.99 new
EDGE OF SANITY Crimson II (22 years after its original release Crimson II returns in a freshly remastered form - finally available again pressd on 180-gram black vinyl. Originally issued in 2003 as the final album under the Edge Of Sanity name this progressive death metal opus was essentially a solo achievement by Dan Swanö (Opeth Dissection Incantation) following up the bands 1996 milestone Crimson
£24.99 new
PLASMATICS New Hope For The Wretched (1980 UK Limited Edition 12-track LP pressed on Yellow Orange Green & Black Splatter Vinyl glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little of its age & the vinyl still looks barely played - Comes with a bonus vintage Plasmatics sticker & badge from the personal collection of a former Stiff records employee
£73.00 used
IDLES Ultra Mono (2020 Limited edition UK 12-track mono LP pressed on Heavyweight Clear and Black Vinyl housed in a deluxe picture sleeve with the album credit inner. The sleeve remains in the open shrink with hype-sticker and barcode stickerand shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl has the odd cosmetic paper scuff and little evidence of play ***Limited to only 1500 copies*** PTKF2186-1)
£27.99 used
GAZELLE TWIN & MAX DE WARDENER The Power (2021 UK Invada Records mail order exclusive limited edition 21-track LP pressed on Red with Black Translucent Marble Vinyl featuring the original motion picture soundtrack to the British horror film written and directed by Corinna Faith. Housed in a picture sleeve with double-sided insert - still in its opened shrinkwrap
£22.99 used
IAN LYNCH All You Need Is Death (2024 UK Invada Records exclusive limited edition 16-track LP pressed on Green Translucent with Black Splatter Vinyl. Features the debut soundtrack from Ian Lynch to the Irish horror movie in which a youngcouple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient taboo folk song
£33.99 used
GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR Asunder Sweet And Other Distress (2015 Canadian 4-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl the monumental fifth studio album from the legendary Montreal post-rock collective. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes thealbum is a condensed and intense suite originally performed live as Behemoth showcasing the band’s signature cinematic dynamics — from ominous drones to towering crescendos
£27.99 used
RADIOHEAD Pablo Honey (Originally released in 1993 Pablo Honey is the debut studio album from Radiohead introducing the bands signature fusion of vulnerable lyricism raw guitar textures and alternative rock energy. Producedby Sean Slade and Paul Kolderie the album was recorded between Chipping Norton and Courtyard Studios in Oxfordshire capturing a formative moment in the bands development
£29.99 new
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS One Hot Minute (A singular release in the Red Hot Chili Peppers catalogue One Hot Minute captures the band at a moment of transition and experimentation. With John Frusciante having departed Dave Navarro(Janes Addiction) stepped in on guitar infusing the album with a heavier more psychedelic edge than previous outings
£26.99 new
BOMB DISNEYLAND Nail Mary (1989 UK 7 vinyl single also including Evangelist black and green sleeve with lyrics to the lead track on the reverse BOMB1)
£9.00 used