Janis Joplin Pearl Vinyl LP Columbia PC 30322 Me, Bobby McGee Mercedes Benz VG++

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Janis Joplin Pearl Vinyl LP - Columbia PC 30322 VG++ First Edition Pressing with Mercedes Benz and Me & Bobby McGee
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity. Cover is solid with great color, no splits or writing or cutout marks. Great copy!
Pearl is the second and final solo album (fourth overall) by Janis Joplin, released in 1971, three months after her death in October 1970. It was the final album with her direct participation, and the only Joplin album recorded with the Full Tilt Boogie Band, her final touring unit. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, holding that spot for nine weeks. It has been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA.
Pearl features the #1 hit "Me and Bobby McGee", on which she played acoustic guitar, written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster; "Trust Me", by Bobby Womack, written for Joplin; Howard Tate's "Get It While You Can", showcasing her vocal range; and the original songs "Move Over" and "Mercedes Benz", the latter co-written by Joplin, Bobby Neuwirth, and Michael McClure.
The album has a more polished feel than the albums she recorded with Big Brother and the Holding Company and the Kozmic Blues Band due to the expertise of producer Paul A. Rothchild and her new backing musicians. Rothchild was best-known as the recording studio producer of The Doors, and worked well with Joplin, calling her a producer's dream. Together they were able to craft an album that showcased her extraordinary vocal talents. They used Sunset Sound Recorders in Los Angeles.
The Full Tilt Boogie Band were the musicians who accompanied her on the Festival Express, a concert tour by train of Canada, in the summer of 1970. Many of the songs on this album were recorded on the concert stage in Canada two months before Joplin and the band started their Los Angeles recording sessions. 
Track listing
A1 Move Over A2 Cry Baby A3 A Woman Left Lonely A4 Half Moon A5 Buried Alive In The Blues
B1 My Baby B2 Me & Bobby McGee B3 Mercedes Benz B4 Trust Me B5 Get It While You Can
Full Tilt Boogie Band Janis Joplin – vocals, acoustic guitar on "Me and Bobby McGee" Richard Bell – piano Ken Pearson  – Hammond organ John Till – electric guitar Brad Campbell – bass guitar Clark Pierson – drums
Additional personnel Bobby Womack – acoustic guitar on "Trust Me" Bobbye Hall – bongos, congas Phil Badella, John Cooke, Vince Mitchell – backing vocals Sandra Crouch – tambourine
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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