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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CARCASS Torn Arteries (2021 UK/EU/US 10-track double LP pressed on Heavyweight Clear With Red Black Blue Splatter (Blood) Vinyl the long-awaited seventh studio album from extreme metal pioneers Carcass. Named after one of guitaristBill Steer’s early demo tapes the album marks a triumphant return to the band’s signature blend of precision riffing technical ferocity and sardonic lyrical wit refined here into one of their most confident and fully realised modern works
£38.99 used
THE HUNNA Id Rather Die Than Let You In (Limited Edition 2020 UK Webstore Exclusive 12-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Red Transparent With Black Splatter Vinyl. Includes the singles Cover You guest starring Travis Barker [Blink 182] & Dark Times co-written with Josh Dun [Twenty One Pilots]. Complete with the lyric inner the gatefold picture sleeve is signed by Ryan Valentino Potter Daniel Dorney & Jack IK Metcalfe in silver marker p Track Listing: en
£50.00 used
SKID ROW Slave To The Grind (US/EU limited edition 12-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. A fierce statement of intent from Skid Row 1991s Slave to the Grind is harder sharper and unmistakably more aggressive than their debut. This 2-LP edition brings fresh impact to a record defined by serrated riffs razor-edged hooks and Sebastian Bachs commanding vocal range
£44.99 new
PIXIES Doolittle (2023 UK/EU 15-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Doolittle is the moment the Pixies volatile dynamics and razor-sharp songwriting locked into place. Where Surfer Rosa pushed abrasion to its limit here the band channels that edge into something leaner stranger and effortlessly memorable
£24.99 new
PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING The Race For Space (2023 UK/EU limited edition 9-track LP pressed on classic black vinyl. With The Race For Space Public Service Broadcasting expand their unique fusion of archival narration tight rhythmicdrive and widescreen electronica into a cohesive narrative of the space race
£29.99 new
THE BLACK QUEEN Fever Daydream (Limited Edition 2021 US issue of the 2016 10-track 45rpm double LP pressed on Heavyweight Gold Vinyl the stunning debut from the synthwave inspired project of Greg Puciato [The Dillinger Escape Plan Better Lovers] Josh Eustis [Telefon Tel Aviv] & Steven Alexander [Nine Inch Nails]
£79.00 used
THE BLACK QUEEN The End Where We Start (Limited Edition 2015 US self-released 12 EP also featuring The Still Point Of My Turning World playing the same two tracks either side. The picture sleeve is Excellent with minimal wear & is hand numbered in black marker pen on the back out of just 233 copies
£79.00 used
GREG PUCIATO Child Soldier: Creator Of God (Limited Edition 2020 US 15-track double LP pressed on Heavyweight Black & Red Marbled Vinyl visible when held to a light source the debut solo album by the formidable Greg Puciato of The Black Queen & the legendary Dillinger Escape Plan released through his own Federal Prisoner record label
£50.00 used
QUEEN Made In Heaven (Rare original 1995 UK 11-track LP pressed on Black Vinyl with picture labels featuring a slightly different version to the CD release complete with original glossy lyric inner and three fold-out posters & glossy gatefold picture sleeve. The inner on this example has a misprint the title for the song Heaven For Everyone is missing and has someof the lyrics printed at the end of the previous song I Was Born To Love You
£328.00 used
ATREYU Lead Sails Paper Anchor (2019 German/EU reissue 11-track vinyl LP album pressed on 180gm Red and Black Vinyl. Originally released in 2007. Housed in a matte gatefold picture sleeve with lyric insertand clear polythene sleeve with Music on Vinyl and Roadrunner Records hype-stickers attached to the front
£106.00 used