William DeVaughn – Be Thankful For What You Got (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1974)

William DeVaughn – Be Thankful For What You Got was released in 1974 on Roxbury Records and recorded mostly at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. The seven-minute title track with its laid-back groove became a hit, and the long "Blood Is Thicker Than Water" is another highlight. On offer is the US original pressing from 1974 (RLX 100).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Roxbury Records – RLX 100
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1974
• Genre: Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG (small tear on front)
• Note: The label on side 2 is off-centre (see scans).

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Give The Little Man A Great Big Hand (5:35)
2. We Are His Children (5:14)
3. Blood Is Thicker Than Water (7:19)
4. Kiss And Make Up (2:48)

Side B

1. Be Thankful For What You Got (7:12)
2. Sing A Love Song (3:26)
3. You Can Do It (3:38)
4. Something's Being Done (3:44)

Personnel

William DeVaughn (vocals); John Davis (producer, arranger, keyboards, saxophone, flute), Pal Rakes, Bobby Eli, Norman Harris (guitar), Hugh McDonald, Rusty Jackmon (bass), Al Price, Earl Young (drums), Jerry Cohen (piano, clavinet), Vince Montana (vibraphone), Larry Washington (percussion), Don Renaldo (strings, horns). Executive producer: Frank Fioravanti.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – it is the 1974 US first edition on Roxbury Records (RLX 100 on the sleeve, RLX-100 on the labels).

Why does the track order on the sleeve differ from the record?
The track sequence printed on the sleeve differs from the actual order on the LP – the tracklist above follows the record.

What do Media VG+ / Sleeve VG mean?
VG+ means light signs of play, VG a sleeve with more noticeable wear – here a small tear on the front. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more soul?
Yes – browse our Soul & Funk collection.