This is the complete vinyl discography of Janis Joplin and lists all albums of Janis Joplin released on vinyl LP, click on the links of the album--name to see the complete details of each record
Janis Joplin (Full-name: Janis Lyn Joplin ) twas an American singer-songwriter and musician who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the blues rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company. She was born on 19 January 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, and grew up in a middle-class family.
Joplin started her music career as a folk singer in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California. In 1966, she joined the band "Big Brother and the Holding Company" and became their lead singer. The band's performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 helped to establish Joplin's reputation as a powerful and charismatic performer.
Her powerful and bluesy voice, combined with her raw and soulful style, earned her the nickname "The Queen of Rock and Roll." Joplin's early recordings with Big Brother and the Holding Company, including their hit album "Cheap Thrills," showcased her unique style and earned her critical acclaim.
In 1968, Joplin left Big Brother and the Holding Company to pursue a solo career. She released her first solo album, "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!," in 1969. Her second and final studio album, "Pearl," was released posthumously in 1971 and is considered one of her greatest works.
Joplin struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout her career and died of a heroin overdose on 4 October 1970, at the age of 27. Despite her relatively short career, Joplin's influence on rock music and her powerful performances have made her one of the most iconic figures in the history of rock and roll.
Today, Joplin is remembered as a pioneering female rock star who paved the way for future generations of female musicians. Her music continues to inspire and influence musicians across genres and her legacy continues to live on.
Janis Joplin is a classic figure, the woman who has been kicked around and, having lost her innocence so long ago she's forgotten it and having lost her self-respect, she sings merely to keep herself in liquor
Cheap Thrills with Big Brother and Holding Company (1968, Germany) Cheap Thrills with Big Brother and Holding Company (1968, Holland)
EDSEL ED 135 , 1983 , Holland
This album is a live documentary of a night at a San Francisco dance concert. Recorded live at California Hall in San Francisco - 28 July 1966. Cover art by Stanley Mouse. Liner Notes by David Getz 1983
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CBS 32793 , 1982 , Holland
"Farewell Song" is the 1982 compilation album with songs of Janis Joplin and the Big Brother and Holding Company. There were originally recorded between 1967 and 1970 and previously unreleased.
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CBS 63546 , 1969 , CoHollanduntry
"I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!" is the 1969 studio album by Janis Joplin. It was the first solo studio album Joplin recorded after leaving Big Brother and the Holding Company. The LP was released on September 11, 1969 and reached gold record status within two months of its release.
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CBS 32063 , 1969 , Holland
Unleashing her raw vocals and fearless spirit, Janis Joplin's "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!" redefined music in 1969, becoming a timeless classic.
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CBS 467406 , 1975 , Holland
Discover the essence of Janis Joplin's raw talent and legacy with the rare mono recordings and intimate performances on the Janis Movie Soundtrack/Early Performances MONO 2 LP Vinyl Album.
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CBS S 67241 , 1972 , Holland
Experience Janis Joplin LIVE! Double LP captures raw power & soul of her legendary concerts w/ Big Brother & Full Tilt Boogie. A must-have for music fans!
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CBS 64188 , 1971 , EEC
"Pearl" by Janis Joplin, released posthumously in 1971, is a seminal blues and rock album showcasing her electrifying vocals and raw emotion in timeless tracks.
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