Dewsburyborn Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I just remember there were five issues on Grapevine's Soul Junction label, not four. I'm just popping out now but I'll upload a list later. You're right - I'd forgotten that Jimmy Ruffin had 2 releases - now I feel like those old geezers in the States who can't remember what happened back in the day ................
Pete S Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Is there any more to this article as I'm only getting as far as G2K 45-127a C. P. LOVE - Trick Bag (UNRELEASED)
Guest Brett F Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I think the Grapevine red label 12" singles from 2002 were most overlooked of all, possibly because of the format itself. None sold very well at the time. I was disappointed with the poor reaction to 'My House' / 'Foolish' by GC Cameron (GSX 5002) and 'Must Have Lost My Mind' by King Ernest (GSX 5004). 'Must Have Lost My Mind' was a great retro track, pity it wasn't issued on 7" single. I enjoyed and bought all of the RED series at the time, i enjoyed the way grapevine concentrated on 70's/modern sides of soul, very refreshing, i don't think (personal view) that it mattered if it was on a 7" or a 12", i always carry LP's/ 12"'s when i dj, so this wasn't a problem for me. Brett
Dave Pinch Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I enjoyed and bought all of the RED series at the time, i enjoyed the way grapevine concentrated on 70's/modern sides of soul, very refreshing, i don't think (personal view) that it mattered if it was on a 7" or a 12", i always carry LP's/ 12"'s when i dj, so this wasn't a problem for me. Brett blatant plug mind but i put a sheba potts wright and g c camerons in sales if anybody wants em dave
Steve Plumb Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Is there any more to this article as I'm only getting as far as G2K 45-127a C. P. LOVE - Trick Bag (UNRELEASED) Hi Pete The whole article goes right down to the last release! It's a full review of the previously unissued 45's on the Grapevine 2000 label with label scans and MP3's of EVERY track. There's about 40 tracks out of the 63 singles that the company issued that were either previously unreleased or released anywhere in the world for the first time on 45! The article ends with a full label listing of all 63 singles with reference to original label, #'s etc. There's also info on the various designs of Test Pressings, Demos & Issues, including the Demo copies that never made it to Issue etc It's about 20 pages long, so Josep has broken it up and Part 1 and 2 have been uploaded. I hope the guys put all the parts together on their site so it can be read in one go? Once all the various parts have been published, I'll publish the whole thing on my own web site! Cheers Steve
Steve Plumb Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 You're right - I'd forgotten that Jimmy Ruffin had 2 releases - now I feel like those old geezers in the States who can't remember what happened back in the day ................ Oops forgot about the second Jimmy Ruffin meself! Yes, there are five aren't there!
Pete S Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Hi Pete The whole article goes right down to the last release! It's a full review of the previously unissued 45's on the Grapevine 2000 label with label scans and MP3's of EVERY track. There's about 40 tracks out of the 63 singles that the company issued that were either previously unreleased or released anywhere in the world for the first time on 45! The article ends with a full label listing of all 63 singles with reference to original label, #'s etc. There's also info on the various designs of Test Pressings, Demos & Issues, including the Demo copies that never made it to Issue etc It's about 20 pages long, so Josep has broken it up and Part 1 and 2 have been uploaded. I hope the guys put all the parts together on their site so it can be read in one go? Once all the various parts have been published, I'll publish the whole thing on my own web site! Cheers Steve Do it now Steve!
Guest Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Final chapter now online. Thanks againt to Steve Plumb for this fantastic article. Full article here: https://cornersoulcrew.wordpress.com/grapevine-2000-label/ Cheers,
funkyfeet Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Surely there's a mistake with the VINES 45 "After The Rain" it's says it's unissued, well I have issue copies of it? anyone confirm.
Guest Paul Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Surely there's a mistake with the VINES 45 "After The Rain" it's says it's unissued, well I have issue copies of it? anyone confirm. Hello, It was unissued until Grapevine released it.
Steve Plumb Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Surely there's a mistake with the VINES 45 "After The Rain" it's says it's unissued, well I have issue copies of it? anyone confirm. There are G2K issues of it if that's what you mean but it was previously unreleased? Steve
MarkH Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 I think the Grapevine red label 12" singles from 2002 were most overlooked of all, possibly because of the format itself. None sold very well at the time. I was disappointed with the poor reaction to 'My House' / 'Foolish' by GC Cameron (GSX 5002) and 'Must Have Lost My Mind' by King Ernest (GSX 5004). 'Must Have Lost My Mind' was a great retro track, pity it wasn't issued on 7" single. I think the main problem with the red series is that not only was it a limited market but the tracks were available beforehand. At my New Chapter gig in London i can remember King Ernest, Queen Isabella and Sheba Potts getting regular plays several months before they came out on Grapevine 2000 and many potential buyers had already gone out and bought the cd by the time the 12`s became available . Great releases though and credit to Steve for drawing attention to a top quality label. Mark H
Steve Plumb Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Hi All I have finally published the article that was originally done for the CORNER SOUL CREW in December 2010 on my web site It features a full review of all the previously unissued 45's on the 'Grapevine 2000' record label including label scans and MP3's of EVERY track. I finish the article with a full label listing of all sixty three 45's including the original label info (where there is one!) for each release. Beware though cos it's a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong article To read it please visit www.soulmusic.co.uk/Grapevine_article.htm Cheers Steve
Steve L Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Hi All I have finally published the article that was originally done for the CORNER SOUL CREW in December 2010 on my web site It features a full review of all the previously unissued 45's on the 'Grapevine 2000' record label including label scans and MP3's of EVERY track. I finish the article with a full label listing of all sixty three 45's including the original label info (where there is one!) for each release. Beware though cos it's a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong article To read it please visit www.soulmusic.co.uk/Grapevine_article.htm Cheers Steve Nice one Steve,great stuff
burt weedon Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hi lads..this is another label i have collected..have ALL grapvine 2000,,and the first grapevine..bloody anorak..me naaah.
Daved Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I think the main problem with the red series is that not only was it a limited market but the tracks were available beforehand. At my New Chapter gig in London i can remember King Ernest, Queen Isabella and Sheba Potts getting regular plays several months before they came out on Grapevine 2000 and many potential buyers had already gone out and bought the cd by the time the 12`s became available . Great releases though and credit to Steve for drawing attention to a top quality label. Mark H Yes, I agree Mark. I remember Dean Johnson reviewing the Sheba Potts-Wright CD in his Blues & Soul page at the time, so that must have shifted a few copies
burt weedon Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 allo..i am alive u no...wot a scene....
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