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)
BILL BLACKS COMBO Rock n Roll Forever (1973 UK 10-track LP that sees the Combo re-visiting classic rock and roll favourites from the pens of Chuck Berry Little Richard and Elvis along with Elton Johns Crocodile Rock picture sleeve. Thesleeve has a small sticker tear otherwise the sleeve is in Very Good condition whilst the vinyl looks barley played NAB2005) Track Listing: A1 Tequila 2:07 A2 Ram-Bunk-Shush 2:45 A3 Reelin And Rockin 3:13 A4 Soul Rockin 3:07 A5 Crocodile Rock 2:46 B1 Slippin And Slidin 2:16 B2 I Dont Want To Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes 3:08 B3 Dont Be Cruel 1:58 B4 Raunchy 2:08 B5 B
£9.00 used
DAPHNE GUINNESS Optimist In Black (2016 UK 14-track limited edition red vinyl LP and 1-track single sided translucent crystal vinyl 12 produced by Tony Visconti and co-written by Patrick Donne usually found dressed in breathtaking fashion creations and a muse for Alexander McQueen and Carl Lagerfeld Daphne Guinness side steps here into pop with a gothic tinge
£39.00 used
THE ISLEY BROTHERS Black Berries (1969 US wide centred 7 vinyl single with deletion drill hole featuring Parts 1 & 2 of the title track Buddah company die cut paper sleeve TN906)
£12.00 used
JOHN CARPENTER Halloween II (2012 UK strictly limited edition 12-track LP issue of the classic 1981 motion picture soundtrack now pressed on Black & Orange & Black Split Vinyl. The picture sleeve [designed by Brandon Schaefer] retains its opened custom-stickered shrinkwrap and has sleeve notes by composer Alan Howarth printed on the back and comes with the fold-out A2 poster of the album artwork
£56.00 used
XTC Black Sea (2019 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP the 1980 classic album newly cut from masters approved by Andy Partridge and pressed on 200-gram Super-Heavyweight Vinyl. Includes the fabulous Sgt Rock Is Going To Help Me Generals & Majors and Towers Of London. Picture sleeve with hype sticker factory sealed
£24.99 new
DAVID BOWIE Outside (Rare 2019 US 19-track double LP pressed on Audiophile quality HQ-180 180 GRAM WHITE/BLACK SWIRL VINYL his nineteenth studio album originally released in 1995 a reunion with Brian Eno including The Hearts FilthyLesson Strangers When We Meet and Hallo Spaceboy remixed by the Pet Shop Boys
£167.00 new
SAD CAFE Black Rose (1981 UK A label demonstration sample vinyl 7 for the single release with intact four prong centre. Recorded in April 1980 at the Manchester Apollo also featuring I Believe [Love Will Survive] custom RCA Promotional die cut paper sleeve. the sleeve has a small name written on the front while the disc looks seldom played PROMO42) Track Listing: Black Rose I Believe (Love Will Survive)
£14.00 used
DAVID BOWIE VH1 Storytellers (2019 UK/EU limited edition 12-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. First released in 2009 this album features Bowies intimate live performance for invited guests recorded on 23rd August 1999at The Manhattan Centres Grand Ballroom in New York for the VH1 Storytellers series
£29.99 new
BLACK Wonderful Life (1994 UK issue of the 1987 7 vinyl single re-released to capitalize on songs use in Standard Life Insurance TV commercial also including Sweetest Smile picture sleeve) Track Listing: 1. Wonderful Life 2. Life Calls
£7.99 used
BLACKFOOT SUE Bye Bye Birmingham (Scarce 1974 UK 7 vinyl single with an intact four prong centre also including Messiah. Issued in a DJM company die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl appears barely played DJS.296)
£12.00 used