Discover the magic of Janis Joplin with Sex, Dope and Cheap Thrills, an essential collection featuring 30 rare performances. This album includes 29 studio outtakes, with 25 tracks never before released, showcasing the vibrant energy of the mythic 1968 sessions that birthed Big Brother and the Holding Company’s iconic ‘Cheap Thrills’ album. Among the highlights is an exclusive live performance of ‘Ball and Chain’, recorded at the Winterland Ballroom on April 12, 1968.
Track Listing:
- 1. Combination of the Two (Take 3) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (5:32)
- 2. I Need a Man to Love (Take 3) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (7:07)
- 3. Summertime – Big Brother and the Holding Company (4:06)
- 4. Piece of My Heart (Take 6) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (4:54)
- 5. Harry (Take 10) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (1:10)
- 6. Turtle Blues (Take 4) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (4:45)
- 7. Oh, Sweet Mary – Big Brother and the Holding Company (4:22)
- 8. Ball and Chain – Big Brother and the Holding Company (7:26)
- 9. Roadblock – Big Brother and the Holding Company (5:31)
- 10. Magic of Love (Take 1) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (3:18)
- 11. Oh, Sweet Mary – Big Brother and the Holding Company (6:53)
- 12. Flower in the Sun (Take 3) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (3:13)
- 13. Catch Me Daddy (Take 1) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (5:33)
- 14. Turtle Blues (Take 9) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (3:59)
- 15. How Many Times Blues Jam – Big Brother and the Holding Company (5:25)
- 16. Farewell Song (Take 5) – Big Brother and the Holding Company (5:12)
Caroline Hill (verified owner) –
This collection is a must-have for any Janis Joplin fan! The rare performances really highlight her incredible talent and energy.
Jennifer Fox (verified owner) –
I was blown away by the quality of these tracks. It’s like experiencing Janis live all over again. Highly recommend!
John Waters (verified owner) –
The best live performances of Janis Joplin are captured in this album. A fantastic addition to my vinyl collection!