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)
BLACKTHORN Blackthorn (Mega Rare Autographed 1977 UK Private Press 12-track Debut LP by this Electric Folk Psych group from the Warwickshire way in Britain. Includes a guest appearance from Ian Campbell & comes housed in a unique black &white thorn picture sleeve. The back cover has been fully signed by each group member (Steve Cross Nina Szifris Pete Onions Bryan Widdowson) on the back next to their respective image
£139.00 used
STEPPENWOLF Monster (Scarce 1969 UK 9-track stereo LP on the black Stateside label housed in a fantastic front laminated gatefold picture sleeve with incredible artwork on the back & a blissed out desert shot of the group across the inner spread. The sleeve displays just a little light wear with just a couple of light creases in the laminate & the vinyl remains Excellent with just light signs of play SSL5021) Track Listing: 1
£84.00 used
RAOUL & THE RUINED Bite Black & Blues (1984 UK first issue Fanclub only limited edition 8-track live LP featuring a Marc And The Mambas live performance recorded at The Duke Of Yorks Theatre on Sunday 18th December 1983 picture sleeve. Whilestill released through the fanclub this first issue has a membership number written inside the gloss sleeve & the labels are just printed red &black on white
£56.00 used
DEWEY REDMAN QUARTET Living On The Edge (1990 Italian 6-track vinyl LP the tenor mixes avant-garde improvisations and soulful blues glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: Boo Boodoop Mirror Windows Blues For J.A.M. - Part 1 If I Should Lose You As One Lazy Bird
£23.00 used
OLIVER JACKSON Oliver Jackson Trio (Fully Autographed 1979 French 9-track vinyl LP featuring the drummer as leader with Cliff Smalls on piano & Leonard Gaskin on bass. The back of the laminated picture sleeve has been signed by the trio in black& blue pen.) Track Listing: A1 You Can Depend On Me A2 O
£28.00 used
BILL COLEMAN featuring GUY LAFITTE Really I Do (1982 French 9-track LP recorded on May 15th 1980 at Condorcet studio Toulouse with backing from Red Richards (piano) Bill Pemberton (bass) & Panama Francis (drums). The picture sleeve shows just a little light fading & peeling to the laminate at the edges & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: A1 Crazy Rhythm A2 Youve Changed A3 Tinto Time A4 On The Trail B1 Hello Babe B2 Really I Do B3 Shes Funny That Way B4 Ive Got My Love To KeepMe Warm B5 Montreux Jump
£12.00 used
COLEMAN HAWKINS & BUD POWELL Hawk In Germany (1972 Dutch 9-track LP also featuring Oscar Pettiford & Kenny Clarke & recorded in 1960 in Essen. The picture sleeve shows just a little ring wear scuffing & the vinyl is near mint BLP30125) Track Listing: 1. Shaw Nuff 2. Blues In The Closet 3. Willow Weep For Me 4
£14.00 used
BLACKFOOT SUE Sing Dont Speak (1972 UK 7 vinyl single with an intact four prong centre also including 2 B Free Jam company die-cut paper sleeve JAM29)
£9.00 used
RARE SILK Black & Blue (1986 Japanese issue 9-track white label promo sample vinyl LP issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the release date the third & final album from the American jazz-vocal group housed in the promo-stickered picture sleeve with the Japanese text / lyric insert and obi-strip
£17.00 used
BLACK SABBATH Sabotage (1975 UK first press 8-track LP with black & silver design with Nems Records & Tapes logo & 9119 001 catalogue number their sixth studio album including Hole In The Sky & Symptom Of The Universe housed in the original textured picture sleeve with the same catalogue number on the spine & the back
£73.00 used