Unearthed Janis Joplin Recordings See The Light Of Day - Noise11.com
Janis Joplin - The Pearl Sessions

Janis Joplin - The Pearl Sessions

Unearthed Janis Joplin Recordings See The Light Of Day

by Andrew Tijs on March 6, 2012

in New Music,News

Previously unreleased Janis Joplin material to be released alongside live Big Brother And The Holding Company music.

Janis Joplin - The Pearl Sessions

Janis Joplin - The Pearl Sessions

Fans of the legendary soul voice of Janis Joplin are in for a treat, with two extra special releases out soon featuring rare, unreleased, and alternate versions from the sessions of her iconic Pearl album, as well as the re-release of Janis performing with Big Brother And The Holding Company live at the Carousel Ballroom in 1968.

First up is a jam-packed special edition of recorded sessions from Joplin’s number one solo album Pearl.

The Pearl Sessions features material discovered during the preparations for the 40-year anniversary of the album. It will include the original mono version of the album along with a litany of outtakes, alternative versions, demos, and vocal takes.

There will also be a limited edition double 10-inch vinyl version Highlights from The Pearl Sessions ready for Record Store Day (on April 21), and there will be a limited edition 12-inch vinyl version of Pearl with classic art available from www.officialjanis.com.

In addition to this, Columbia will release the live recording of Big Brother And The Holding Company, with Janis, performing at the Carousel Ballroom in 1968, recorded by legendary soundman Owsley ‘Bear’ Stanley.

A special collectors edition of this will also be available on double 12-inch vinyl with a gatefold sleeve.

Janis Joplin – The Pearl Sessions will be available Friday 13 April 13, and Live At The Carousel Ballroom 1968 will hit stores Friday 16 March.

 

Related Posts

Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin To Release ‘Live EP’ To Mark 50th Anniversary of ‘Physical Graffiti’

Led Zeppelin will mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic double album ‘Physical Graffiti’ with a four track EP released on CD and vinyl for the first time.

2 hours ago
Ray Charles Come Live With Me
Long Out Of Print Ray Charles ‘Come Live With Me’ Set For Reissue

Ray Charles’ 1974 album ‘Come Live With Me’ is about to be reissued. The new release has been restored and remastered under supervision from the Ray Charles Foundation.

1 day ago
Bob Dylan, Gramercy Park, 1963. Photograph by Ralph Baxter. Courtesy of American Song Archives.
Bob Dylan Exhibition To Open At New York University

'How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961- 1964’ will open at New York University in 25 August.

1 day ago
Tom Jones in Melbourne 27 March 2024 photo by Winston Robinson
Tom Jones Cancels Show Due To Respiratory Infection

Tom Jones has cancelled a gig in Germany hours before he was due to take the stage.

2 days ago
The Rolling Stones, Ros OGorman photographer, Rod Laver Arena
The Rolling Stones Tease Their Return

Something is brewing for The Rolling Stones. The band teases new activity on their socials posting “When you think the party’s over but it’s only just begun.” Still Rolling.

4 days ago
Bobby Bright at Noise11, Photo
Australia Singer Bobby Bright Has Died At Age 80

Australia singer Bobby Bright, half of the 60s duo Bobby & Laurie, has died at age 80.

5 days ago
Connie Francis Who's Sorry Now
Connie Francis Dies At Age 87

Legendary singer Connie Francis has died aged 87. Connie's passing was confirmed on Thursday by Ron Roberts, who is president of the late musician's label Concetta Records. The news comes as Connie had recently enjoyed renewed chart success after her 1962 track Pretty Little Baby went viral on TikTok.

July 18, 2025