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)
JOHNNY WAKELIN & THE KINSHASHA BAND Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) (1974 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Bang The Drum die-cut Pye company paper sleeve 7N45420)
£9.00 used
THE BLACK VELVET BAND When Justice Came (1989 UK German-pressed 11-track vinyl LP featuring vocals by singer and actress Maria Doyle [who played a key role in the 1991 film The Commitments] picture sleeve with picture/lyric inner. The sleevehas just minimal wear whilst the vinyl remains excellent with little signs of play EKT65) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
BLACK UHURU Chill Out (1982 UK 9-track LP featuring the rootsy-trio backed by the Revolutionaires at the legendary Channel One studios glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play ILPS9701) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules (1981 first French pressed edition 9-track vinyl LP with TWO mis-spellings on the Side One black & silver spaceship labels [Bulter instead of Butler and Track 5 is listed as Mob Brules rather than Mob Rules] later corrected & repressed - Their tenth studio album the second to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals and the first with Vinny Appice on drums
£34.00 used
BLACK FLAG Six Pack (1982 UK issue 3-track 7 vinyl single on the Alternate Tentacles label also including Ive Heard It Before and American Waste picture sleeve with lyrics on the reverse. The sleeve has a little light wear on the opening edge and some other minor signs of wear. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition)
£34.00 used
EARL HINES Tour De Force (1973 UK 6-track LP of solo piano pieces recorded in New York in November the previous year picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains excellent with little sign of play BLP30143) Track Listing: When Your Lover Has Gone Indian Summer Mack The Knife I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like Im Loving You) Say It Isnt So Lonesome Road
£17.00 used
BLACK WIDOW Sacrifice (Come to the Sabbat. Legendary 1970 UK 7-track stereo LP of dark infused melodies & soul crushing lyrics that made Black Widow such fun to listen to & see live. Not the sort of band that would be adored by your Granny but certainly the sort of band that made the turn of the decade from the sixties to the seventies such a heavy place to be
£50.00 used
VARIOUS Hardcore Breakout USA (1990 Canadian double vinyl hardcore compilation comprising a 12-track Clear Vinyl LP and a bonus 12-track Black Vinyl 12 album sampler with picture inner. Includes Ultraman Samiam Crucial Youth Kraut Dirge and UK Subs. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve. The sleeve remains in the hype-stickered open shrink and shows just a little age wear
£23.00 used
THE GOODIES Black Pudding Bertha (1975 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Panic. Nestled within a plain die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl appears in excellent condition BRAD7517) Track Listing: 1. Black Pudding Bertha 2. Panic
£7.99 used
SOUL CONTROL/EXPIRE (2013 US 2-track vinyl 7 with picture sleeve. Recorded live by Scion A/V at a Bridge Nine Records showcase at the Glass House in Pomona California. Side A features the track Spit Out by the Midwest hardcore band Expire withside be featuring Providence Rhode Island hardcore punks Soul Control track Reek
£14.00 used