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)
JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD An English Gentleman (Rare mispressed 2006 UK limited edition 2-track BLACK VINYL 7 single - Regular copies were pressed in red vinyl but a few leaked out in good ol black [however these are a different pressingtothe commercially available black vinyl release and are distinguishable by their white label as opposed to the red label of the commercial release] including the exclusive recording Victory And Defeat On The Kendon Hill presented in an Track Listing: individually numbered gatefold sleeve with printed inner bag)ÞÞ
£22.99 used
BLACKBUD Forever (2006 UK limited edition 2-track 7 vinyl single featuring the old fan favourite taken from their critically acclaimed 2nd album From The Sky aswell as being the lead track on the debut Fierce Panda Forever EP; includes the previously unreleased recording Spiders picture sleeve) Track Listing: 1
£4.99 used
MUDHONEY This Gift (1989 US 2-track Sub Pop label vinyl 7 wide centred single also includes Baby Help Me Forget housed in a generic die-cut paper sleeve complete with the original wraparound picture sleeve SP44) Track Listing: 1. This Gift 2. Baby Help Me Forget
£23.00 used
THE EQUALS Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys (1970 UK solid centre 7 single written and performed by Eddie Grant also featuring Aint Got Nothing To Give You plain die cut paper sleeve PT325)
£14.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Blackout (1982 UK 7-track LP recorded after the New York blackout of 77 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light edge/ring wear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition showing little signs of play GATE7008) Track Listing: 1. Blackout 2. After Youve Gone 3. Twelfth Street Rag 4
£12.00 used
BLACK STAR I Never Want To See Your Face Again (1996 UK 7 solid centred vinyl single also including Not Enough on the flip side glossy picture sleeve TCB1) Track Listing: 1. I Never Want To See Your Face Again 2. Not Enough
£7.99 used
WHYTE SEEDS Black Key Song (2003 UK limited edition 2-track 7 vinyl single from the Gothenberg based band also includes the b-side Enough issued in the die-cut custom artist titled sleeve)
£3.99 used
BLACK WIRE The Face (2006 UK limited edition one-track Fan Club only vinyl 7 recorded at The Leopard Lounge with the production & mixing of Choque Hosein. The vinyl appears in excellent condition issued in a clear polythene bag with with the wrap-around picture insert SQ7003) **Limited to 1000 Copies Only**
£9.00 used
BLACK SABBATH Black Sabbath (1976 UK NEMS issue of the classic 1970 7-track debut LP housed in a matte gatefold picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork with the 55 South Audley Street London address on the back. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl appears barely played NEL6002) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used
BLACK WIRE Hard To Love (2004 UK limited editon 2-track 7 vinyl single from the Leeds three-piece band also including Brain Dead. The vinyl remains in EX condition within the wraparound picture sleeve)
£9.00 used