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 VACANT LOTS Closure (2022 US 8-track vinyl LP pressed on Ultra-clear with Black and White Splatter vinyl. Housed in a single pocket picture with printed inner sleeve. Both sleeve and vinyl remains in Near Mint condition) Track Listing: A1 Thank You A2 Consolation Prize A3 Eyes Closed A4 Disintegration B1 Obsession B2 Chase B3 Red Desert B4 Burning Bridges
£16.99 used
BABYMETAL Metal Forth (Continuing their mission into the future of heavy music Babymetal return with Metal Forth - their latest studio album is another bold evolution of their genre-defying fusion of J-pop and heavy metal withinternational collaboration. Pressed on black vinyl the album sees SU-METAL MOAMETAL and MOMOMETAL push their sonic boundaries with high-profile guests and explosive new energy
£28.99 new
CHEMICAL PEOPLE Black Throat (1988 US 3-track 7 single pressed on Clear Vinyl. Wrap-around picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some age discolouration mainly to the top edge on the back. The vinyl remains in Near Mint condition CP01) Track Listing: A Black Throat 2:34 B1 Find Out 2:04 B2 Porno Run 1:43
£23.00 used
BLUR The Ballad Of Darren (2023 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP pressed on Clear with Black Smoke Vinyl - their first new studio album in eight years including the single The Narcissist. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with coverartimage by British photographer Martin Parr. Complete with exclusive poster slipmat printed inner integral 12 page booklet a 7 black vinyl featuring two bonus tracks with picture sleeve and 12-track CD in card sleeve
£94.99 used
THE CRANBERRIES No Need To Argue (2025 Remaster UK/EU limited edition 13-track LP pressed on classic black vinyl. Marking three decades since its original release this special 30th Anniversary pressing of No Need To Argue celebrates The Cranberries worldwide multi-platinum sophomore album. Featuring newly remixed and remastered audio by the albums original producer Stephen Street the sound has been refined while retaining the emotional weight and in Track Listing: timacy that made it a defining 90s release
£26.99 new
BILLY IDOL Whiplash Smile (2025 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP back on vinyl for the first time since 2013 Whiplash Smile sees Billy Idol riding high on the momentum of White Wedding and Rebel Yell with this confident swaggering follow-up. Originally released in 1986 the album reached No.6 on the Billboard 200 powered by the hit singles Dont Need a Gun and Sweet Sixteen
£28.99 new
BILLY IDOL Dont Stop EP (2025 UK/EU limited edition 4-track 12 EP pressed on black vinyl. Originally released in 1981 Dont Stop was Billy Idols debut solo EP marking his transition from Generation X frontman to rock icon in the making. Back on vinyl for the first time in years this reissue is pressed on 12 black vinyl and restores the original tracklist including his chart-topping cover of Mony Mony and the extended version of Dancing With Myself
£26.99 new
DEEP PURPLE Made In Japan (Steven Wilson Remix 2025 UK/EU 7-track double album 2-LP pressed on classic black vinyl. Issued as part of the Deep Purple 50th Anniversary series this 2LP edition of Made in Japan presents Steven Wilsons brand new stereo mix of one of the greatest live rock albums ever recorded
£39.99 new
BAEST Colossal (Denmarks death metal powerhouse Baest return with their crushing fourth studio album Colossal. Produced by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio (Heaven Shall Burn The Black Dahlia Murder The Haunted) the record delivers nine tracks of ferocious riffing pummelling grooves and commanding vocals across 42 relentless minutes
£24.99 new
FEAR FACTORY Obsolete (2025 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP pressed on 180-gram Clear & Black Marble Vinyl. Originally released in 1998 Obsolete is the third studio album by American industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory. Co-produced by the band with Greg Reely and Rhys Fulber the latter also contributing all keyboard arrangements and performances the record marked Fear Factor Track Listing: ys first fully realised concept album
£29.99 new