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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GLASS ANIMALS I Love You So F***ing Much (2024 UK/EU Spotify First Edition exclusive limited edition 10-track LP pressed on Black & Green Splatter Vinyl their legendary new album featuring the singles Creatures In Heaven and A TearIn Space (Airlock). Picture sleeve with printed inner and lyric insert
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VARIOUS-WORLD MUSIC Homeland (A Collection Of Black South African Music) (1987 UK 12-track LP compilation of black musical styles from many different ethnic groups including Mzikayifani Buthelezi Manka Le Phallang Majarkathatha and Dilika.Housed in a picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light storage wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played GREL2002) Track Listing: A1 Dilika – Ngayishela Yavuma 2:59 A2 Manka Le Phallang – Ea Nyoloha Khanyapa 2:59 A3 Boyoyo Boys – Maraba Start 500 2:59 A4 Elias Mathebula & The Chivani Sisters – Ntlela A Tingängeni 2:50 A5 Majozi – Mgimbonile Ubaba 3:02 A6 The Umzimkhulu Black River Band – Sayishayinduku 2:05 B1 Manka Le Phallang – Khutsana 3:00 B2 Mzikayifani Buthelezi – Umuntu 3:00 B3 Elias Mathebula & The Chivani Sisters – Muti Wa Ngwenda 3:00 B4 Majakathatha – Ntate Bereng 3:01 B5 The Kingstar Brothers – Yashimizi 3:12 B6 Mzikayifani Buthelezi – Nayintombi Ibaleka 2:58
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LORETTA LYNN Coal Miners Daughter (50th Anniversary 2021 US limited edition 11-track LP pressed on classic black vinyl. One of the most important albums in country music history Coal Miners Daughter remains a landmark statement of storytelling and authenticity. Loretta Lynns 1971 autobiographical masterpiece introduced the world to a vital slice of American life rarely portrayed in popular music
£26.99 new
ALL SAINTS Saints & Sinners (2025 UK/EU limited edition 19-track double album 2-LP All Saints iconic 2000 album is now available for the first time on vinyl. Blending smooth R&B pristine pop and lush harmonies the album includes their signature chart-toppers Pure Shores and Black Coffee both produced by William Orbit and showcasing the group at their creative peak with writing collaborations from Cris Bonacci (Girl School Toyah Willcox) and S Track Listing: amantha Fox
£44.99 new
THE METERS Rejuvenation (2012 UK/EU 11-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Originally released in 1974 Rejuvenation is widely regarded as The Meters finest album and a cornerstone of New Orleans funk. Combining razor-tight grooves soulful interplay and spontaneous energy it captures the band at their creative peak
£29.99 new
THE METERS Fire On The Bayou (2014 UK/EU 16-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Hailing from the streets of New Orleans The Meters essentially invented the second line groove shaping the sound of funk like noother band before or since. Their 1975 album Fire On The Bayou once again proved that they were the undisputed masters of rhythm groove and feel - a single unified rhythm section blending syncopated drum breaks swampy guitar licks Track Listing: and deep rolling basslines
£34.99 new
THE METERS Struttin (2017 UK/EU limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. There is funk and then there is Funk - and Struttin is most definitely the latter. The Meters third studio album originally released in 1970 captures the bands earthy rhythmic groove at its finest. Powered by the irresistible single Chicken Strut the record showcases The Meters trademark tight interplay and raw New Orleans swagger cementing their legacy Track Listing: as the undisputed masters of funk
£29.99 new
ENNIO MORRICONE Collected (2018 UK/EU limited edition 34-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl</B. A definitive journey through the vast and iconic work of Ennio Morricone - one of the most influential and best-selling film composers of all time. Featuring unforgettable scores from his legendary collaborations with Sergio Leone to later masterpieces like The Untouchables and Cinema Paradiso this compilation showcases Morr Track Listing: icones unmatched gift for melody mood and cinematic grandeur
£34.99 new
ABC How To Be A Zillionaire. (2025 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP pressed on 180-gram Black Vinyl. Originally released in 1985 How To Be... A Zillionaire. marked a bold evolution in both sound and style for British pop innovators ABC. With flamboyant visuals cartoon-inspired artwork and a sparkling synth-pop aesthetic the album captured the exuberant spirit of mid-80s pop culture
£29.99 new
THE SLITS Cut (2020 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. The classic debut album originally released in 1979 produced by Matumbis Dennis Bovell and featuring a pre-Siouxsie & The Banshees Budgie on drums including the bonus recording I Heard It Through The Grapevine
£29.99 new