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 JAZZ CHRONICLES Black Jazz Chronicles (1997 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP including Straight Up Snookys Spirit Space Prom & Hold On plain die cut sleeve NUX116)
£9.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) (1974 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong centre also including Bang The Drum Pye company die-cut paper sleeve 7N45420)
£9.00 used
INSIDE OUT No Spiritual Surrender (1990 US first issue 4-track 7 EP pressed on Black Vinyl the groups only release before they split-up featuring Zack de la Rocha before he went on to form and front Rage Against the Machine including Burning Fight Undertone By A Thread and No Spiritual Surrender picture sleeve with fold-out illustarted lyric insert)***Limited to only 4000 copies*** Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used
HOLE Beautiful Son (1993 UK 3-track black vinyl 12 single also including Old Age and 20 Years In The Dakota picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint EFA04916-02) Track Listing: 1. Beautiful Son 2:29 2. 20 Years In The Dakoto 2:54 3. Old Age 3:34
£32.00 used
DANNY RAY & SHIRLEY JAMES Hey. Paula (1982 UK 12 vinyl single also including The Broomstick Jump by Dub Vendors die cut company sleeve. Recorded at Dynamic Studios in Jamaica & co-produced by Danny & Curtis Simon this copy also includes atwo sheet press release 128JO15)
£34.00 used
BLACK RUSSIAN Mystified (1980 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Loves Enough plain die cut paper sleeve TMG1199)
£7.99 used
LINDA SMITH Till Another Time (1993 US 3-track 7 single also including I Just Had To and In This wraparound picture sleeve with record label insert)
£8.99 used
BEN VAUGHN Dressed In Black (1990 UK 12-track vinyl LP by the American musician and music producer. The picture sleeve displays just light wear and the vinyl looks barely played FIEND166)
£28.00 used
LA BELLE EPOQUE Black Is Black (1977 Italian 7 wide centred vinyl single featuring Evelyne Lenton also including a fantastic cover of the 1966 hit for the Spanish group Los Bravos picture sleeve with deletion cut. This copy remains in superb shape whilst the vinyl reveals just minimal play evidence - Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
MARC RILEY & THE CREEPERS Black Dwarf (1985 UK 7 4-track double E.P including Cold Fish & Goin Rate gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve displays minimal wear whilst the vinyl has few signs of play - highly recommended. IT025) Track Listing: A1. Bard Of Woking (2:51) B1. Goin Rate (4:07) C1. Black Dwarf (2:49) D1
£17.00 used










