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)
MERCER ELLINGTON Black And Tan Fantasy (1973 French 14-track vinyl LP recorded in 1958 & 1959 with William Cat Anderson Joe Marshall Clark Terry Quentin Jackson Skeeter Best John Sanders Johnny Hodges and others picture sleeve with French notes on the reverse. Aside from a 1 seam split to the top and a scrape to the bottom the sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl is in near mint condition) Track Listing: Steppin Into Swing Society Ruint Azure The Gal From Joes Maroon Black Butterfly Mood Indigo Got My Foot In The Door Broadway Babe Be Patient Golden Cress Blue Serge Indelible Black And Tan Fantasy
£12.00 used
STANLEY BLACK Capriccio. (1964 UK 2-title Phase 4 Stereo vinyl LP Tchaikovskys Capriccio Italien Op.45 and Rimsky-Korsakovs Capriccio Espagnol Op. 34 performed by The London Festival Orchestra front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light foxing and the vinyl is in Excellent condition with just the odd hairline which has little or no impact on play PFS4055)
£12.00 used
MIQUEL BROWN Black Leather (1984 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single produced by Ian Levine includes Sunny Day picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light shelfwear whilst the vinyl has light signs of play and is in Excellent condition SOHO(T)27)
£7.99 used
THE 45 KING The Red The Black The Green (Limited Edition 1989 US Tuff City picture label 12 maxi-single pressed on Red Vinyl guest starring Lakim Shabazz. Also features Part 1 & 2 of Simply Dope Dance Dance Dance & First Choice die-cut company sleeve. The labels are clean and the vinyl is Near Mint TUFRV-01)
£12.00 used
BLACK LACE Do The Conga (1984 UK 7 vinyl single also including Hey Hey Copenhagen picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only little wear with just the odd blemish and the vinyl displays very few signs of play FLA108)
£9.00 used
THE EQUALS Black Skinned Blue Eyed Boy (1979 UK Old Gold series 7 vinyl single also featuring Happy Birthday Girl die-cut series company sleeve OG9033)
£9.00 used
HARD CORPS Back In Black (1992 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP featurung the Extended Mix and Single Mix also including Hard Corps and Can Cant matt black & white title sleeve with a promotional sticker on the reverse. The sleeve displays some light general wear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
BASIC BLACK Shes Mine (1990 UK Motown 2-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Club Mix and LP Version picture sleeve MOT-4724)
£7.99 used
BLACK LACE El Vino Collapso (1985 UK 7 vinyl single includes Mandolin Jivin picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small sticker in the corner and the vinyl is Near Mint LACE1)
£7.99 used
DIGBY FAIRWEATHER Havin Fun (1979 UK 11-track LP also featuring Len Skeat Denny Wright and Fred Hunt picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and the vinyl looks barely played BLP12175) Track Listing: Indiana Georgia On My Mind It Dont Mean A Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing) Ive Got The World On A String Sing Cherokee Some Of These Days Moon Country At Sundown (When Love Is Cooling) Black Butterfly Havin Fun
£12.00 used