In my box of all sorts I have more than one or two records on the Inferno, Destiny and Grapevine labels. In my opinion there was a lot of crap on the Destiny, apart from a few. Would be interested to know if anyone collects any of these, for collecting sake.

I don't collect them, you now need the other 27660 members to answer.

Pretty sure I wrote an article on collecting Destiny for Blackbeat magazine around 1979/80?

Destiny was a label formed in Feb 1979 and ceased releasing output in Oct 1980.

Originally distributed by Pinnacle before switching to Pye.

The label kicked off with authentic Northern reissues such as Dobie Gray, Rita and the

Tiaras before falling into the cover version trap, utilising the vocal services of several Shakatak members, a band that Les McCutcheon formed around the same time.

In terms of collectabity, I agree, who would want them? There are a few interesting sales notes

though.....

Best Seller: Dobie Gray

Worst Seller: John Leach

Rarest on the label: De-lites, due to being withdrawn.

We also released an album and 12 inch singles.

Discogs should have a complete listing.

Edited May 17, 201213 yr by The Golden 101

I collect them, the one leg on me dining room table is bit iffy,they make ideal packers lol

  On 17/05/2012 at 09:52, sheldonsoul said:

I collect them, the one leg on me dining room table is bit iffy,they make ideal packers lol

At last, a use !

  On 17/05/2012 at 09:50, The Golden 101 said:

Destiny was a label formed in Feb 1979 and ceased releasing output in Oct 1980.

Originally distributed by Pinnacle before switching to Pye.

The label kicked off with authentic Northern reissues such as Dobie Gray, Rita and the

Tiaras before falling into the cover version trap, utilising the vocal services of several Shakatak members, a band that Les McCutcheon formed around the same time.

In terms of collectabity, I agree, who would want them? There are a few interesting sales notes

though.....

Best Seller: Dobie Gray

Worst Seller: John Leach

Rarest on the label: De-lites, due to being withdrawn.

We also released an album and 12 inch singles.

Discogs should have a complete listing.

Strangely enough, one of the ones I have is the De-lites - on a demo no less! Must be worth thousands.

Some of the grapevine stuff is going for silly money

  On 17/05/2012 at 10:25, sheldonsoul said:

Some of the grapevine stuff is going for silly money

How silly? I can put up with a wobbly chair for the right price, ha ha.

Guys, guys, guys.....wobbly chairs, wobbly tables. You need to stop buying vinyl and concentrate on spending your cash on some quality furniture... you know, the original marked stuff, not some of this Ikea re-issue garbage

Steve

seriously. im looking for a couple of the Grapevine goodies. list please?

  On 17/05/2012 at 11:33, parkash said:

seriously. im looking for a couple of the Grapevine goodies. list please?

I've got the full set with duplicates... what do you need as I've posted them up in the past in Sales and had no interest.

Steve

  On 17/05/2012 at 09:50, The Golden 101 said:

Best Seller: Dobie Gray

Worst Seller: John Leach

Rarest on the label: De-lites, due to being withdrawn

very strange, quality tune

  On 17/05/2012 at 11:38, soulman said:

I've got the full set with duplicates... what do you need as I've posted them up in the past in Sales and had no interest.

Steve

ive got all the grapevine ,,destiny casino classics and disco demands 45

there is a couple of unreleased infernos that are rare,,, the snake on casino classics is very scarce...got all destiny issues,,look nice in a box

  On 17/05/2012 at 11:26, soulman said:

Guys, guys, guys.....wobbly chairs, wobbly tables. You need to stop buying vinyl and concentrate on spending your cash on some quality furniture... you know, the original marked stuff, not some of this Ikea re-issue garbage

Steve

Got an old settee in leather, shaped like a foot . . . Is it a boot?

Rita & the Tiaras is on Destiny. First UK issue?

Wasn't there an unreleased mix or inst of The Carstairs on.inferno or destiny

  On 18/05/2012 at 21:21, wiggyflat said:

Wasn't there an unreleased mix or inst of The Carstairs on.inferno or destiny

Yes, Inferno.Remix.

  On 17/05/2012 at 09:50, The Golden 101 said:

Worst Seller: John Leach

See, told you nobody liked it in the "records nobody likes" thread

  On 17/05/2012 at 09:50, The Golden 101 said:

In terms of collectabity, I agree, who would want them?

Very few back then and far less today and I speak only of the Destiny Records products on this thread ............. What deal did you have with the Sounds Of Soul regarding E J Chandler and Desiree in respect of the General Assembly, back then, if any.

  On 17/05/2012 at 12:11, wiganer1 said:

ive got all the grapevine ,,destiny casino classics and disco demands 45

the snake on casino classics is very scarce

Is it really Mark? Even I've got that. How much do you reckon?

who would want it is the ? ,,,,i seen it once and had to wait 15 years to get another,,,,limited run from the casino classic 3 album..

I've got it too. And both the De-Lites and John Leach on Destiny.

I'm not proud of the fact though.

to me theyre all part of our history and represent a moment in soul time,,,it amazes me this brilliant scene of ours - good and bad..

destiny would have been evebn better if certain releases had nt been shelved..

  On 17/05/2012 at 08:08, Tony A said:

I don't collect them, you now need the other 27660 members to answer. :lol:

:lol:

  On 22/05/2012 at 22:59, wiganer1 said:

destiny would have been evebn better if certain releases had nt been shelved..

Still got an audiodisc of the Flirtations / Stronger than Her Love - Inst that was due for Destiny release - There was also a version of "Hold On" on the other side, also shelved, albeit reliesed elswhere. Never knew why the "stronger" was never issued

Cheers

Mick