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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BLACK SABBATH Heaven And Hell (2021 US 8-track vinyl LP. Originally released in 1980 the first Sabbath LP to feature Ronnie James Dio as lead vocalist and the last for drummer and founding member Bill Ward. The iconic heavy metal groups Dio-fronted era proved to be short but influential and this now-classic album [which rose to #28 in Billboard] is regarded as one of Sabbaths all-time best featuring thunderous cuts including Neon Knights Die Young and the epic title track
£33.99 used
TOWNES VAN ZANDT Live At The Old Quarter Houston Texas (Club Edition 2022 US 27-track double LP pressed on Black & White Galaxy Vinyl reissue of his 1977 album which features recordings from 1973 solo accoustic performance in a saloon.Gatefold picture sleeve comes with an exclusive listening notes booklet
£38.99 used
THE ROLLING STONES Some Girls (2020 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP remastered and cut at Half-Speed at Abbey Road Studios from vinyl-specific original tape transfers ensuring outstanding audio fidelity pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl for optimum sound and quality. Originally released in 1978 Some Girls became the Rolling Stones biggest-selling album fusing the bands swaggering rock sound with disco punk and soul influences
£27.99 used
VELVET UNDERGROUND Loaded (2014 US limited edition 10-track LP pressed on 180 gram Black Vinyl originally released in 1970 including Sweet Jane and Rock & Roll picture sleeve. The sleeve carries some light foxing marks in places whilst the vinyl remains in near as new condition) Track Listing: Side One 1
£22.99 used
VARIOUS Rhythm Of Resistance - Music Of Black South Africa (1984 US 10-track LP compilation including tracks by Ladysmith Black Mambazo Abafana Baseqhudeni and Malomba picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve remain in excellent condition) Track Listing: A1 Babsy Mlangeni – U Mama Uyajabula 3:18 A2 Babsy Mlangeni – Ke Ya Le Leboha 3:12 A3 Malomba – Perefere 4:10 A4 Malomba – Pampa Madiba 5:23 A5 Mparanyana & The Cannibals – Jesu Otsohile 3:25 B1 Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Umthombowase Golgota 3:29 B2 Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Yinhleleni 4:32 B3 Johnny & Sipho – Inkunzi Ayi Hlabi Ngokusima 3:25 B4 Mahotella Queens – Igula Lamasi 2:37 B5 Abafana Baseqhudeni – Ubu Gowele 4:20
£12.00 used
XPROPAGANDA The Heart Is Strange (2022 UK/EU 8-track black vinyl LP - four decades on from the legendary ‘A Secret Wish’ ex Propaganda members Claudia Brücken and Susanne Freytag are back as xPropaganda reunited with original producer Stephen Lipson. The trio have unveiled a new album that’s conceptually and sonically the follow-up-that-never was to their mid-‘80s classic
£27.99 used
XTC Black Sea (1980 UK 11-track LP including Respectable Street & Generals & Majors glossy picture sleeve with lyric insert. The sleeve shows notable edgewear & the vinyl shows few faint signs of play; remaining in Excellent condition. Overall a Very Good copy. V2173)
£23.00 used
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Face The Music (2026 UK/EU limited edition 8-track LP pressed on black vinyl. Originally released in 1975 Face The Music stands as a pivotal album in Electric Light Orchestras catalogue refining Jeff Lynnes blend of orchestral pop and radio-ready rock. The record opens with the atmospheric instrumental Fire On High before moving through the melodic sweep of Waterfall and the international breakthrough single Evil Woman
£24.99 new
STEVE COLEMAN Black Science (Scarce 1991 German 10-track vinyl LP album also with Marvin Smitty Smith James Weidman Reggie Washington and David Gilmore glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows medium shelfwear whilst the vinyl is Excellent with ight signs of play PL83119) Track Listing: A1 The X Format Vocals – Cassandra Wilson Written-By – Steve Coleman 6:45 A2 Twister Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland Written-By – Steve Coleman 7:48 A3 Turbulence Written-By – Steve Coleman 6:22 A4 Beyond All We Know Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland Vocals – Cassandra Wilson Written-By – Steve Coleman 4:10 B1 A Vial Of Calm Acoustic Bass – Dave Holland Vocals – Cassandra Wilson Written-By – Steve Coleman 7:06 B2 Black Phonemics Written-By – David Gilmore Steve Coleman 4:01 B3 Ghost Town Lyrics By Voice – Dave Mills Music By – Steve Coleman Vocals – Najma Akhtar 6:56 B4 Magneto Written-By – James Weidman 2:52 B5 Cross-Fade Written-By – Steve Coleman 3:07 B6 Black Phonemics (Reprise) Written-By – Steve Coleman
£34.00 used
METZ Atlas Vending (2020 US/UK/EU 10-track Black Vinyl LP - The fourth studio album from the Canadian punk rockers. Complete with a picture / credit printed inner and fold-out poster the picture sleeve [with debossed titling] has a littlecorner wear while the vinyl remain in Near Mint condition SP1340) Track Listing: A1
£22.99 used