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)
MUNGO JERRY Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black (1974 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong push out centre also including Gonna Bop Til I Drop plain plain die cut paper sleeve DNS.1061)
£7.99 used
SCARLETT AND BLACK You Dont Know (1988 UK 2-track 7 vinyl single the synth-pop duos big hit including Japan picture sleeve. The sleeve displays little wear and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition VS1061)
£7.99 used
SCARLETT AND BLACK You Dont Know (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single the synth-pop duos big hit including Remix 12 mix and Japan picture sleeve. The sleeve displays little wear and the vinyl shows some signs of play however remains in Excellent condition VST1061)
£9.00 used
MARY BLACK Collected (1984 Irish 10-track LP compilation an almost entirely different selection of recorded treasures by Mary than the DARA010 catalogue release that preceeded it. The glossy picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl still looks barely played DARA011) Track Listing: A1 Mo Ghile Mear A2 Fare Thee Well My Own True Love A3 Men Of Worth A4 She Moves Through The Fair A5 Loves Endless War B1 Both Sides The Tweed B2 My Youngest Son Came Home Today B3 Isle Of St
£17.00 used
KATHRYN TICKELL The Kathryn Tickell Band (1991 UK 12-track LP by Kathryn the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes & her fantastic band complete with fold-out poster of the albums artwork. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & thevinyl looks barely played CRO227) Track Listing: A1 Holey Hapenny / The Tyne Bridge Hornpipe 3:40 A2 Out On The Ocean / The Cacodemon / Coast Of Austria / Thomas McElevogues No1 5:25 A3 Peacock Followed The Hen 4:17 A4 Drop Dead Waltz / Franklin River Reel 3:56 A5 Thomas McElevogues No 2 / Cuckold Come Out Of The Amrey / Thomas McElevogues No3 4:04 A6 The Desperation 3:07 B1 Roly Gentle / Hot Rivets / Tartar Frigate / Closed Face Reel 4:50 B2 Nancys Waltz / 200th Birthday Jig 5:02 B3 Floating From Skerry 2:07 B4 Garga / Elsdon Pool / Jockey Stays Long At The Fair 5:19 B5 Faroe Rum / The Teetotaller / Farewell To Edinburgh / Barrowburn Reel 3:55 B6 Otterburn 3:34
£17.00 used
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS 10yr Overnight Success (1976 UK 9-track LP the eleventh studio album from the American Southern rock band. The picture sleeve shows some light general wear to the mainly white sleeve whilst the vinyl has only light signs of play MCF2784) Track Listing: 1. When The Band Was Singin Shakin All Over 2
£17.00 used
BLACK OAK Race With The Devil (1977 UK 8-track vinyl LP the first album from the American Southern rock band after they dropped the Arkansas from their name. The picture sleeve displays some minor general/edge wear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play) Track Listing: 1. Race With The Devil 2
£12.00 used
RAINBOW Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow (1975 UK first press 9-track vinyl LP on the Oyster label the only Rainbow record to feature this shell label design starring Ronnie James Dio. The fully laminated gatefold picture sleeve shows only light storage wear whilst the vinyl has minor cosmetic signs of play OYA2001) Track Listing: A1
£39.00 used
DUKE ELLINGTON Black & Tan Fantasy (80s Italian-only 7-track LP featuring the complete original 1929 sound track plus other sides from the same period unique picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are near mint SFR-DP656) Track Listing: Black & Tan Fantasy Chicago Stomp Jungle Jamboree Snake Hip Dance Blues Of The Vagabond Ring Dem Blues Black & Tan Fantasy
£9.00 used
DUKE ELLINGTON Magenta Haze (1983 Dutch 9-track mono LP featuring tracks recorded between 1958 & 1966 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is near mint BM52011) Track Listing: Feeling Of Jazz Magenta Haze Dancers In Love Im Gonna Go Fishin Rockin In Rhythm Mr. Gentle And Mr
£12.00 used