{"product_id":"average-white-band-awb-lp-7292026","title":"Average White Band - AWB - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAWB, the 1974 album by the Scottish funk and soul group Average White Band, captures a moment when the band broke through American charts with a distinctive blend of tight grooves and horn-driven melodies. Produced by Arif Mardin, whose touch helped shape many classic soul records, the album balances original compositions with a deft cover of the Isley Brothers' \"Work To Do.\" Of particular note is \"Pick Up The Pieces,\" an instrumental that topped Billboard's Hot 100, nudging out contemporaries like Linda Ronstadt and carving a space for AWB in U.S. pop and R\u0026amp;B scenes. The album’s success on both Pop and Black Albums charts highlights its crossover appeal during a time when musical boundaries were often rigidly drawn. This 1974 pressing on vinyl offers a solid listen with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e rating, meaning you can expect light surface marks or paper scuffs typical of regular play but nothing that should overshadow the music. The 12-inch format preserves the album’s dynamic range, ideal for fans who want to hear the punchy rhythms and soulful horn arrangements as they were meant to be heard. While it won’t be a flawless collector’s copy, this record holds up well for those who appreciate funk and soul with a Scottish twist—proving that sometimes, the average can indeed stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage White Band - AWB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Got It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGot The Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick Up The Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerson To Person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork To Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing You Can Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Wanna Love You Tonight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepin' It To Myself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Just Can't Give You Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's Always Someone Waiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5qZVqBEJSq2HkDMh2VCOQ6\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1974","offer_id":53947473854780,"sku":"13271870150399","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MC0zODIyLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1785361601","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/average-white-band-awb-lp-7292026","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}