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 new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF US Best Loved Goodnight Tales (2008 UK limited edition 13-track double LP housed in a gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is excellent)
£27.99 used
SHIROKUMA Light Dies Colours Fade - Yellow & Black Smoke Vinyl (2015 UK 5-track vinyl 12 single sided EP pressed on Yellow & Black Smoke coloured vinyl. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve with printed insert. Both sleeve and vinyl remain in Near Mint condition)
£23.00 used
TESTPATTERN Apres Midi (Deleted 2025 Japanese 10-track LP pressed on Black Vinyl. The debut and only album from the synth-pop duo Fumio Ichimura & Masao Hiruma produced by Haruomi Hosono from YMO their music is increasingly hard to come by with a large proportion of their output just being single tracks on Yen Records compilations but this full length album shows them at their very best
£54.99 used
ETTA JAMES Collected (UK/EU limited edition 28-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram audiophike quality vinyl. Widely hailed as one of the greatest vocalists of all time Etta James effortlessly bridged the worlds of blues R&B soul rock & roll jazz and gospel. Collected presents an expansive overview of her remarkable recording career bringing together signature hits fan favourites and deep cuts that trace her evolution from 1950s rhythm and blues prodig Track Listing: y to powerhouse soul legend
£34.99 new
PROPAGANDA A Secret Wish (40th Anniversary Edition 2025 UK/EU 9-track vinyl LP. Originally released in 1985 Propagandas debut A Secret Wish remains a landmark in avant-pop and electronic production. Written by Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens the album features the UK Top 30 singles Dr. Mabuse and Duel and received widespread critical acclaim for its cinematic sound and pioneering synth textures
£29.99 new
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Collected (UK/EU limited edition 21-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile quality black vinyl. Spanning over three decades of recording Collected presents a definitive overview of The Allman Brothers Band one of Americas most revered Southern rock institutions
£34.99 new
BLACK DUB Black Dub (2010 US 11-track 2LP with an etched side 4. With Brian Blade Daryl Johnson Trixie Whitley (daughter of Chris) and with guitar and production duties by Daniel Lanois. Housed in a textured gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: A1 Love Lives 3:39 A2 I Believe In You 4:28 A3 Ring The Alarm 6:30 A4 Last Time 3:01 B1 Surely 5:09 B2 Nomad 4:17 B3 Slow Baby 4:19 B4 Silverado 3:43 C1 Canaan 4:14 C2 Sing 3:24 C3 Sirens 2:32
£84.00 used
ART PEPPER Surf Ride (Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics Series 2025 limited edition 12-track LP. Originally released in 1956 Surf Ride compiles Art Peppers Savoy sessions from 1952-54 showcasing the alto saxophonistat his sharp lyrical best. Featuring multiple line-ups and standout performances like Holiday Flight and Straight Life the album captures Peppers fiery tone and inventive phrasing during his early prime
£39.99 new
JOE MCPHEE METTE RASMUSSEN DENNIS TYFUS Oblique Strategies (Wild Free Jazz 2023 Australian-only 4-track LP a limited released on the Black Truffle imprint recorded at Het Bos Antwerp in August 2018. Housed in a unique picture sleeve the sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint BT105) Track Listing: A1 Death or Dinner
£27.99 used
THE ROLLING STONES Black and Blue (2025 Steven Wilson Mix UK/EU 8-track LP pressed on 180-gram Vinyl. Originally released in 1976 Black and Blue marked a new era for The Rolling Stones welcoming Ronnie Woodas an official member -a partnership that would define the bands next five decades. Fusing funk reggae and rock n roll swagger the album features classics like Hot Stuff Fool to Cry and Memory Motel
£29.99 new