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)
JAMES T. PURSEY Revenge Is Not The Password (1983 UK 8-track vinyl LP by the man who provided the tonsillar talent for Sham 69 picture sleeve. The sleeve has just a little light ringwear and the vinyl looks barely played CODE01) Track Listing: A1 Die In Disneyland A2 Kamakazi Davey A3 Animals In Carnival A4 Attractions B1 Movement Interior B2 On Bits Of Paper B3 Speechless Like Poverty B4 Revenge Is Not The
£12.00 used
BLACK SABBATH Sabotage (1980 French Nems label issue of the 1975 8-track vinyl LP includes Hole In The Sky Symptom Of The Universe and Am I Going Insane [Radio] and the bonus hidden track Blow On A Jug after The Writ; glossy picture sleeve featuring the original mirror artwork. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl shows light cosmetic marks to indicate play NEL6018) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
BLACK BIZARRE Youve Got The Devil Inside (1991 UK 3-mix 12 vinyl single including the 6:21 Beat Of The Beast Mix 3:02 Space Mix & 4:36 Instrumental picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little edge scuffing with a small seam split at the bottom but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play TTT44)
£9.00 used
KISS Revenge (Rare 1992 UK 12-track LP pressed on Black Vinyl. The sixteenth studio album from the American rock group and their first after the death of long-time drummer Eric Carr who died in November 1991 housed in a glossy picturesleeve with picture/lyric inner. The sleeve displays just a little light general wear the inner has no splits or rips and the vinyl has minimal signs of play) Track Listing: 1
£139.00 used
GALLOWS Abandon Ship (Pair of 2007 UK limited edition 7 vinyl singles with the second disc displaying a etching on the b-side and first 7 also including a BBC Radio live session version of Will Someone Shoot That Fucking Snake. Both singles are housed in their original stickered picture sleeves with a skull sticker
£45.00 used
BLACK UHURU Black Sounds Of Freedom (2009 issue of the 1981 UK 10-track LP including the heavyweight classics I Love King Selassie & Satan Army Band the picture sleeve is still in its shrink but has been opened to allow access to the LP itself & remains as new the vinyl shows very little signs of being played and remains Excellent GREL23) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Forbidden World (Limited Death Waltz Subscriber Edition 2014 UK 14-track LP pressed on Glitter Black Vinyl. Features Susan Justin’s wonderful synth score to the US sci-fi horror B-movie produced by Roger Corman housed inagatefold heavyweight tip on casebound sleeve with exclusive artwork by Kimberley Holladay complete with a poster & booklet featuring notes from the composer & director Allan Holzman
£33.99 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK The New York Ripper (Limited Death Waltz Subscriber Edition 2013 UK 12-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Green With Black Mix Vinyl. Features Francesco De Masis score from the soundtrack to the movie one of the nastiest slashers in the Lucio Fulci canon which remains censored to this day with the killer adopting a terrible Donald Duck-like voice
£27.99 used
CONFLICT The Battle Continues (1985 UK 7 vinyl EP including Mighty And Superior & To Whom It May Concern complete with fold-out illustrated lyric insert black picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little edge scuffing & light creasing and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play MORT15) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
THE CIGARETTES Theyre Back Again Here They Come (1979 UK 3-track 7 vinyl single also featuring Ive Forgot My Number and All We Want Is Your Money wraparound picture sleeve with internal pocket. This is a highly sought after slice of highoctane power-pop-punk with a dash of Mod flavouring. The sleeve shows just a little wear to the edges and slight discolouration and the vinyl remains excellent with little sign of play CIGCO008) Track Listing: Theyre Back Again Here They Come Ive Forgot My Number (Now Im Telling You My Name) All We Want Is Your Money
£217.00 used