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 GRAPE Marbles (1997 UK limited edition 4-track 12 single including R.I.P.s Dub Da Funk & Why You Say mixes alongside remixes by Tricky & Fabio Paras parental guidance stickered picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are in excellent condition RAXT33) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Marbles - R
£9.00 used
BARNEY KESSEL Summertime In Montreux (1973 UK 6-track LP featuring the famed jazz guitarist recorded live in Montreux in 1973 alongside Danny Moss [Tenor Sax] Brian Lemon [Piano] Kenny Baldock [Bass] & Johnny Richardson [Drums] fully laminated picture sleeve. The cover shows just minor wear with a vintage price sticker affixed to the front and the vinyl shows minimal sign of wear) Track Listing: Laura 5:30 Yesterday 3:30 It´s A Blue World 7:57 Summertime 7:48 In The Garden Of Love 4:03 Bridging The Blues 9:50
£23.00 used
JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD An English Gentleman (Scarce mispressed 2006 UK limited edition 2-track BLACK VINYL 7 single - Regular copies were pressed in red vinyl but a few leaked out in good ol black [however these are a different pressing to the commercially available black vinyl release and are distinguishable by their white label as opposed to the red label of the commercial release] also includes the exclusive recording Victory And Defeat On The Kendon Hill housed i Track Listing: n the plain white inner sleeve)ÞÞ
£14.99 used
THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA conducted by MERCER ELLINGTON Black And Tan Fantasy (1974 Italian 14-track mono vinyl LP of material composed by Mercer and his father performed by fifteen celebrated Ellingtonians gatefold picture sleeve with extensive liner notes inside by Leonard Feather. The sleeve shows just a little shelfwear & the vinyl remains excellent with little sign of play MAPS6989)
£9.00 used
STEPHANE GRAPPELLI The Talk Of The Town (1975 UK 10-track LP also starring Alan Clare on piano & celeste fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are Excellent with minimal sign of wear or play BLP30165) Track Listing: Talk Of The Town Amanda Stardust Cant Help Lvin That Man O Mine Well Be Together Again Nature Boy The Nearness Of You Turnesol Greensleeves You Go To My Head
£14.00 used
BLACK UHURU Anthem (1984 UK repackaging of the 1983 8-track LP the Grammy award winner for the first ever Best Reggae Album including What Is Life Botanical Roots & Somebodys Watching with backing from the great Sly & Robbie picture sleeve variant. The sleeve shows little shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with minimal play ILPS9773) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
ANGELA RIPPON Angela Rippon Reads Black Beauty (1978 UK double LP on Argo with musical accompaniment from Kenny Clayton front laminated gatefold sleeve with extensive liner notes. The sleeve shows just a little light wear from storage & the vinyl looks barely played ZSW611/2)
£14.00 used
JESSE JOHNSON Love Struck (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Dance Mix & Dub Mix plus Do Yourself A Favor black & white picture sleeve. The sleeve shows hardly any sign of wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played USAT628) Track Listing: 1. Love Struck - Dance Mix 8:00 2. Love Struck - Dub Mix 6:48 3
£9.00 used
BLACK BOX Open Your Eyes (1991 UK limited edition 4-track 12 vinyl single including the Mirko Valerio and Daniele remixes the glossy picture sleeve shows some light shelfwear and has a little gloss-lift through prior sticker removal but remains in otherwise excellent condition PT45054) Track Listing: Side A: 1
£9.99 used
PAPER LACE The Black-Eyed Boys (1974 Australian solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Jean plain die cut paper sleeve BUS-10622)
£9.00 used