Janis Joplin – Pearl (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, 1971, Columbia KC 30322)

Why This Record Matters
Released posthumously in 1971, Pearl became Janis Joplin’s defining solo album and spent nine weeks at number one on the Billboard 200. Produced by Paul A. Rothchild with the Full Tilt Boogie Band, it features “Move Over,” “Cry Baby,” “Mercedes Benz,” and the number-one single “Me & Bobby McGee.”

Collector Note
1971 US stereo pressing manufactured at Columbia Records’ Pitman plant. The stamped “P” and “o” markings in the runouts identify the Pitman pressing and Customatrix metalwork.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia – KC 30322
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Soul

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout: P o PAL 30322 2-H
Side B runout: P o PBL 30322 2-H

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Move Over 3:40
A2 Cry Baby 3:55
A3 A Woman Left Lonely 3:26
A4 Half Moon 3:50
A5 Buried Alive In The Blues 2:23

Side B
B1 My Baby 3:43
B2 Me & Bobby McGee 4:28
B3 Mercedes Benz 1:45
B4 Trust Me 3:14
B5 Get It While You Can 3:22

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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