Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Janis Joplin
- 12
- Albums on Vinyles.com
- 1.9M
- Last.fm listeners
- 34M
- Last.fm plays
About
Janis Joplin, Powerful blues-rock voice from Texas, shaping 60s counterculture.
Janis Lyn Joplin emerged as a distinctive voice in blues, rock, and psychedelic genres during the late 1960s. Her work balances powerful emotion with nuanced phrasing across both studio and live albums, often recorded with bands like Big Brother and the Holding Company. The vinyl catalog features original pressings, remastered audiophile editions, colored vinyl, and limited Record Store Day releases. Themes of sorrow and resilience punctuate her lyrics, paired with her gritty vocal timbre that stood apart from her contemporaries.
The collector's market tracks a variety of pressings worldwide, including Columbia and Music On Vinyl labels, with prices ranging widely from rare original LPs to colored reissues.
Discography
Janis Joplin discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
At Woodstock
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Flower in the Sun
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Box of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD 3
- Cassette
Super Hits
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Piece of My Heart
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Television Broadcast Sessions 1968–1970
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The 1969 Transmissions
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Takes to the Sky: Live 1968
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Fillmore East 1969 (Radio Broadcast Recordings)
Janis Joplin
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01
Me and Bobby McGeeOne Night With Janis Joplin · 2012 - 02Piece of My HeartOne Night With Janis Joplin · 2012
- 03
Cry BabyPearl · 1971 - 04Mercedes BenzPearl · 1971
- 05Move OverPearl · 1971
- 06
Maybe - 07
SummertimeWoodstock Sunday August 17, 1969 · 2019 - 08Kozmic BluesOne Night With Janis Joplin · 2012
Essentials
3 Janis Joplin albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1971Joplin’s posthumous studio album with classic tracks like “Me & Bobby McGee” and “Cry Baby,” defining her blues-rock legacy.
10 tracksColumbia labelStereo mix1971 original U.S. pressing available
#2 · 2012Audiophile 180g pressing capturing Janis with Big Brother & the Holding Company, embodying the raw San Francisco sound.
Blues genreMusic On Vinyl labelBlack vinyl2012 reissue
#3 · 2023Posthumous compilation pressed on red and white marbled vinyl, highlighting obscure tracks and alternate takes.
Pop Internationale genreMusic On Vinyl labelColored marble vinyl2023 release
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Janis Joplin
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Live At The Grande Ballroom, Detroit, Michigan, March 2, 1968
This 2024 Record Store Day LP documents Janis Joplin’s live performance at the Grande Ballroom featuring 8 psychedelic rock tracks, including 'Piece of My Heart' and 'Ball and Chain.' The edition has wide availability, with prices ranging from €12 to €20.
Pearl original 1971 U.S. pressing
The 1971 original U.S. Columbia LP cat no. KC 30322 is a sought-after edition of Pearl, with prices starting as low as €2.98, making it accessible for collectors seeking classic vinyl.
Music On Vinyl 180g Pressings
High-quality 180g black audiophile pressings from 2012 include 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' and 'I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!', prized for enhanced audio fidelity.
I’d rather be dead than cool. That’s very important to me.— Janis Joplin— Janis Joplin
The Legendary Typewriter Tape LP 2022
Released on LP in 2022, this Record Store Day edition features recordings from 1964 with 8 blues tracks, including 'Trouble In Mind' and 'Kansas City Blues,' pressed at 45 RPM for audiophiles.
On stage, I make love to thirty thousand people.— Janis Joplin— Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin vinyl discography
See allNew New New FAREWELL SONG/VINYLE ROUGE ET BLANC MARBRE AUDIOPHILE 180GR
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2023-11-17MUSIC ON VINYLJANIS/VINYLE MAGENTA TRANSLUCIDE AUDIOPHILE 180GR/LIVRET 16 PAGES/POCHETTE GATEFOLD
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2023-11-17MUSIC ON VINYLJOPLIN IN CONCERT/VINYLE ROUGE TRANSLUCIDE AUDIOPHILE 180GR
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2023-11-17MUSIC ON VINYLFillmore East 1969 (Radio Broadcast Recordings)
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2023-09-08PARACHUTE RECORDING COMPANYJanis Joplin's Greatest Hits
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2018-03-02Columbia/LegacyFrom$23.98
2 offersCALIFORNIA 1962 : THE EARLY YEARS (vinyl)
Janis Joplin
Rock 'n' Roll / Rockabilly / PsychobillyRock
2017-05-26LA FACE CACHEE / JAMBALAYAI GOT DEM OL KOZMIC BLUES AGAIN MAMA/VINYLE NOIR AUDIOPHILE 180GR
Janis Joplin
Rock psychédéliqueRock
2012-08-16MUSIC ON VINYLCHEAP THRILLS/VINYLE NOIR AUDIOPHILE 180GR
Janis Joplin
Rock psychédéliqueRock
2012-08-16MUSIC ON VINYLBIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY/VINYLE NOIR AUDIOPHILE 180GR
Janis Joplin
Rock psychédéliqueRock
2012-08-16MUSIC ON VINYLLive In Concertgebouw Amsterdam '69
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2000-01-01Cult LegendsFrom$26.99
1 offer
Janis Joplin CDs
See allJanis: little girl blue
Janis Joplin
Musique de FilmsBandes originales (Films, séries, jeux…)
2016-03-04SONY MUSIC CATALOGUEPiece of my heart - the collection
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2012-07-02SONY MUSIC CATALOGUEFrom$12.75
2 offersThe essential rebrand : Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
2010-09-27SONY MUSIC CATALOGUEI got dem ol' kozmic blues again mama - love, Janis
Janis Joplin
Rock psychédeliqueRock
2010-09-13SONY MUSIC CATALOGUEFrom$17.08
1 offerCheap thrills/inclus 4 titres bonus
Janis Joplin
Rock internationalRock
1999-08-01ColumbiaFrom$12.99
1 offer
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the key albums by Janis Joplin on vinyl?
Essential vinyl albums include 'Pearl' (1971), 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' on 180g audiophile vinyl, and 'Farewell Song' on red and white marbled vinyl.
Are there audiophile editions of Janis Joplin's releases?
Yes, several releases like 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' and 'I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!' have 180g audiophile pressings by Music On Vinyl.
What is the price range for Janis Joplin's original 'Pearl' LP pressing?
The original 1971 U.S. 'Pearl' LP on Columbia can be found starting at approximately €3, with some copies priced higher depending on condition.
What genres does Janis Joplin's vinyl catalog cover?
Her vinyl releases span blues, rock, psychedelic rock, pop internationale, and variants of rockabilly and folk styles.
Is there a notable live Janis Joplin vinyl from Detroit available in 2024?
Yes, the 'Live At The Grande Ballroom, Detroit, Michigan, March 2, 1968' LP was released in 2024 as a Record Store Day edition.
What was Janis Joplin's birthplace?
Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, Texas, United States, on January 19, 1943.
Are Janis Joplin vinyl releases available in France?
Yes, many Janis Joplin vinyl releases including audiophile editions and Record Store Day exclusives are available through French vendors and collectors.
What is special about Janis Joplin's 2023 'Farewell Song' vinyl?
This release features marbled red and white vinyl with rare tracks, showing renewed interest in posthumous collections.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.