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.
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SILVERCHAIR Abuse Me (2022 UK/EU limited edition 3-track 12 pressed on 180-gram Black White & Red Marbled Vinyl - their second single from Freak Show originally released in 1997 now reissued as part of the Music On Vinyl SilverchairCollection and #6 in a series of 11. Picture sleeve with leather laminate finish individually numbered from an edition of just 1500 copies plus insert and gold hype sticker
£24.99 new
BLACK GRAPE Its Great When Youre Straight... Yeah (1995 UK 10-track vinyl LP including the hit singles Reverend Black Grape & In The Name Of The Father. Glossy hype stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little edgewear and creasing whilst the vinyl displays very few signs of play or handling RAR11224)
£67.00 used
CHRIS FARLOWE with THE HILL Black Sheep Of The Family (1970 French wide centred injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Fifty Years housed in a matt card picture sleeve. This one owner copy was obtained from a former French music executive. The sleeve is Excellent with a pen annotati on on the reverse panel and a small split in the spine with a few signs of age related wear and the vinyl remains Excellent with some light cosmetic surface scuffs and light signs of play)
£28.00 used
A.A.WILLIAMS As The Moon Rests (2022 UK/EU limited edition 11-track double LP pressed on 140gram Black & White Vinyl LP the third studio album from the London-based cellist pianist guitarist & singer-songwriter. The vinyl is UNPLAYED housed in the sealed & hype-stickered gatefold picture sleeve
£33.99 new
PRINCE Dirty Mind (2020 UK/EU 8-track black vinyl LP originally released in 1980 and considered by critics to be his most creative and boldest album setting the standard for his artistic direction in the following years. Produced arranged & composed primarily by Prince this record incorporates elements of funk dance and rock music and includes the singles Uptown Do It All Night and the title track
£24.99 new
CHURCH GIRLS Still Blooms (2021 UK 10-track LP with picture sleeve and lyric inner pressed on Red with Black Blob vinyl limited to 200 copies. Third album from the US post punk band featuring Seperated and Vacation. This copy retains its original opened shrink and is although not sealed remains in near mint condition) Track Listing: A1 Surface A2 Separated A3 August A4 Vacation A5 Undone B1 Basement B2 Dune B3 Dissolve B4 Gone B5 Vision
£22.99 used
EXOTICA MAXIMUS Paint It Black (1983 UK 12 single a rare Minimal Synth/Cold Wave style cover of The Rolling Stones track. Also features the b-side Western Fields. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is near mint 12MVM2)
£17.00 used
CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX Night Raider (2019 UK 7-track remasterd double vinyl LP originally released in 2011 housed in a single pocket picture sleeve. This copy remains in near as new condition KSCOPE1031) Track Listing: A1a Time Of Ye Life A1b Born For Nothing A1c Paranoid Arm Of Narcoleptic Empire B1 Wendigo B2 Bat Stack B3 Along Where The Wind Blows C1 Onward Ever Downwards C2 A Lack Of Common Sense D1 Trust No One D2 I Am Free Today I Perished
£27.99 used
THE BARRON KNIGHTS Blackboard Jumble (1981 UK 2-track 7 vinyl EP featuring a four-song medley [Prince Charming Wired For Sound This Ole House and Mademoiselle From Armentieres] plus Gobbledegook on the b-side picture sleeve EPCA1795) Track Listing: Blackboard Jumble (3:43) A1a Prince Charming A1b Wired For Sound A1c This Ole House A1d Mademoiselle From Armentieres B Gobbledegook 4:12
£7.99 used
THE SPECIALS Friday Night Saturday Morning (RSD Black Friday 2022 UK/EU limited edition 10 single featuring Work In Progress Versions of Friday Night Saturday Morning and I Cant Stand It. Housed inside a die-cut 2-Tone 10-inch sleeve with hype sticker factory sealed) Track Listing: This new release contains two previously unreleased Work In Progress Versions of two tracks from 1980/81
£19.99 new