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Janis Joplin – Box Of Pearls (The Janis Joplin Collection)

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Label:Columbia – C5K 65937, Legacy – C5K 65937
Format:
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
CD, EP
Box Set, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Special Edition
Country:US
Released:
Genre:Rock, Blues
Style:Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist

Big Brother & The Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin
1-1Big Brother & The Holding Company–Bye, Bye Baby
Written-By – P. St. John*
2:37
1-2Big Brother & The Holding Company–Easy Rider
Written-By – J. Gurley*
2:23
1-3Big Brother & The Holding Company–Intruder
Written-By – J. Joplin*
2:27
1-4Big Brother & The Holding Company–Light Is Faster Than Sound
Written-By – P. Albin*
2:30
1-5Big Brother & The Holding Company–Call On Me
Written-By – S. Andrew*
2:33
1-6Big Brother & The Holding Company–Women Is Losers
Written-By – J. Joplin*
2:03
1-7Big Brother & The Holding Company–Blindman
Written-By – D. Getz*, J. Gurley*, J. Joplin*, P. Albin*, S. Andrew*
2:23
1-8Big Brother & The Holding Company–Down On Me
Arranged By – J. Joplin*
2:05
1-9Big Brother & The Holding Company–Caterpillar
Written-By – P. Albin*
2:18
1-10Big Brother & The Holding Company–All Is Loneliness
Written-By – L. Hardin*
2:31
Bonus Tracks:
1-11Big Brother & The Holding Company–Coo Coo
Written-By – P. Albin*
1:56
1-12Big Brother & The Holding Company–The Last Time
Written-By – J. Joplin*
2:15
1-13Big Brother & The Holding Company–Call On Me (Alternate Take)
Written-By – S. Andrew*
2:41
1-14Big Brother & The Holding Company–Bye, Bye Baby (Alternate Take)
Written-By – P. St. John*
2:39
Cheap Thrills
2-1Big Brother & The Holding Company–Combination Of The Two
Written-By – S. Andrew*
5:47
2-2Big Brother & The Holding Company–I Need A Man To Love
Written-By – J. Joplin*, S. Andrew*
4:53
2-3Big Brother & The Holding Company–Summertime
Written-By – D. Heyward*, G. Gershwin*
3:58
2-4Big Brother & The Holding Company–Piece Of My Heart
Written-By – B. Berns*, J. Ragovoy*
4:13
2-5Big Brother & The Holding Company–Turtle Blues
Written-By – J. Joplin*
4:21
2-6Big Brother & The Holding Company–Oh, Sweet Mary
Written-By – D. Getz*, J. Gurley*, J. Joplin*, P. Albin*, S. Andrew*
4:14
2-7Big Brother & The Holding Company–Ball And Chain
Written-By – W.M. Thornton*
9:28
Bonus Tracks:
2-8Big Brother & The Holding Company–Roadblock
Written-By – J. Joplin*, P. Albin*
5:31
2-9Big Brother & The Holding Company–Flower In The Sun
Written-By – S. Andrew*
3:04
2-10Big Brother & The Holding Company–Catch Me Daddy (Live)
Written-By – D. Getz*, J. Gurley*, J. Joplin*, P. Albin*, S. Andrew*
5:32
2-11Big Brother & The Holding Company–Magic Of Love (Live)
Written-By – M. Spoelstra*
3:58
I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!
3-1Janis Joplin–Try (Just A LIttle Bit Harder)
Written-By – C. Taylor*, J. Ragovoy*
3:55
3-2Janis Joplin–Maybe
Written-By – R. Barrett*
3:39
3-3Janis Joplin–One Good Man
Written-By – J. Joplin*
4:10
3-4Janis Joplin–As Good As You've Been To This World
Written-By – N. Gravenites*
5:25
3-5Janis Joplin–To Love Somebody
Written-By – B. Gibb*, R. Gibb*
5:13
3-6Janis Joplin–Kozmic Blues
Written-By – G. Mekler*, J. Joplin*
4:22
3-7Janis Joplin–Little Girl Blue
Arranged By – Gabriel Mekler
Written-By – L. Hart, R. Rodgers*
3:49
3-8Janis Joplin–Work Me, Lord
Written-By – N. Gravenites*
6:36
Bonus Tracks:
3-9Janis Joplin–Dear Landlord
Written-By – B. Dylan*
2:31
3-10Janis Joplin–Summertime (Live)
Written-By – D. Heyward*, G. Gershwin*
5:04
3-11.1Janis Joplin–Piece Of My Heart (Live)
Written-By – B. Berns*, J. Ragovoy*
5:29
3-11.2Janis Joplin–(silence)0:10
3-11.3Janis Joplin–Radio Spot0:52
Pearl
4-1Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Move Over
Written-By – J. Joplin*
3:40
4-2Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Cry Baby
Written-By – B. Berns*, J. Ragovoy*
3:56
4-3Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–A Woman Left Lonely
Written-By – D. Penn*, S. Oldham*
3:28
4-4Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Half Moon
Written-By – J. Hall*
3:52
4-5Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Buried Alive In The Blues
Written-By – N. Gravenites*
2:25
4-6Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–My Baby
Written-By – J. Ragovoy*, M. Shuman*
3:45
4-7Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Me And Bobby McGee
Written-By – F. Foster*, K. Kristofferson*
4:30
4-8Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Mercedes Benz
Written-By – J. Joplin*, M. McClure*
1:46
4-9Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Trust Me
Written-By – B. Womack*
3:15
4-10Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Get It While You Can
Written-By – J. Ragovoy*, M. Shuman*
3:23
Bonus Tracks:
4-11Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Tell Mama (Live)
Written-By – C. Carter*, M. Daniel*, W. Terrell*
6:32
4-12Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Little Girl Blue (Live)
Written-By – L. Hart, R. Rodgers*
3:55
4-13Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Try (Just A Little Bit Harder) (Live)
Written-By – C. Taylor*, J. Ragovoy*
6:52
4-14Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie*–Cry Baby (Live)
Written-By – B. Berns*, J. Ragovoy*
6:30
Rare Pearls (Bonus EP)
5-1Big Brother And The Holding Company*–It's A Deal
Written-By – D. Getz*, J. Gurley*, J. Joplin*, P. Albin*, S. Andrew*
2:19
5-2Big Brother And The Holding Company*–Easy One You Know How
Written-By – D. Getz*, J. Gurley*, J. Joplin*, P. Albin*, S. Andrew*
3:53
5-3Kozmic Blues Band–Maybe (Live)
Written-By – R. Barrett*
4:01
5-4Kozmic Blues Band–Raise Your Hand (Live)
Written-By – A. Isbell*, E. Floyd*, S. Cropper*
5:16
5-5Kozmic Blues Band–Bo Diddley (Live)
Written-By – E. McDaniel*
6:13
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Notes

5CDs housed in a cardboard box. Each CD is an individual standard jewel case with clear tray and illustrated tray-liner + 8-page booklet with liner notes, pics and credits (except CD5 which has only 2-page insert)

Back cover of the box:
This limited edition deluxe boxed set contains all four of Janis' original studio releases - each one digitally remastered and with additional bonus tracks - most of them previously unreleased. Plus-a very special bonus EP of five unreleased performances that is ONLY available in this special collection.

Painting based on the original design by Dave Richards for Janis' 1965 Porsche Cabriolet
© 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./ Originally recorded 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970; Originally released 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971
℗ 1993, 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

CD1:
Original album released as Mainstream LP 6099, September 1967 (tracks 1-1 to 1-10)

Tracks 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-6, 1-13, 1-14: Recorded December 13, 1966
Tracks 1-2, 1-7, 1-9 to 1-11: Recorded December 12, 1966
Tracks 1-4, 1-8, 1-12: Recorded December 14, 1966
Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

Tracks 1-11, 1-12 released as Mainstream single 678
Tracks 1-13, 1-14 previously unissued. Mixed at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

CD2:
Album originally released as Columbia KCS 9700, July 1968 (tracks 2-1 to 2-7)

Tracks 2-1: Recorded March 19, 1968
Tracks 2-2, 2-4: Recorded May 20, 1968
Track 2-3: Recorded May 28, 1968
Track 2-5: Recorded April 12, 1968
Track 2-6: Recorded May 29, 1968
Track 2-7: Recorded April 13, 1968
Tracks 2-8, 2-9: Recorded March 25, 1968
Tracks 2-10, 2-11: Recorded live at the Grande Ballroom, Detroit, March 2, 1968
Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

Tracks 2-8, 2-9 previously unissued outtakes from the "Cheap Thrills" studio sessions
Tracks 2-10, 2-11 previously unreleased
Mixed at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

CD3:
Album originally released as Columbia 9913, September 1969 (tracks 3-1 to 3-8)

Tracks 3-1, 3-3: Recorded June 24, 1969
Track 3-2: Recorded June 15, 1969
Track 3-4: Recorded June 13, 1969
Tracks 3-5, 3-8: Recorded June 18, 1969
Tracks 3-6, 3-7: Recorded June 25, 1969
Track 3-9: Recorded June 17, 1969
Tracks 3-10, 3-11: Recorded live at the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival, August 1969
Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

Track 3-9 outtake from "Kozmic Blues" sessions
Tracks 3-10, 3-11 previously unissued. Mixed at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

CD4:
Original album released as Columbia PC 30322, January 1971 (tracks 4-1 to 4-10)

Tracks 4-1, 4-7, 4-9: Recorded September 25, 1970
Tracks 4-2, 4-3: Recorded September 5, 1970
Tracks 4-4, 4-5: Recorded September 26, 1970
Tracks 4-6, 4-10: Recorded September 24, 1970
Track 4-8: Recorded October 1, 1970
Track 4-11 to 4-14: Recorded live on July 4, 1970 in Calgary during the Canadian Festival Express Tour
Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

Tracks 4-11 to 4-14 previously unreleased. Mixed at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

CD5:
Tracks 5-1, 5-2: Recorded March 19, 1968 (as track 2-1)
Track 5-3: Recorded live in Amsterdam, Holland, April 1, 1969
Tracks 5-4, 5-5: Recorded live at The Fillmore, San Francisco, October 5, 1969
Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999

Tracks 5-1, 5-2 previously unissued outtakes from the "Cheap Thrills" studio sessions. Mixed at Sony Music Studios, NYC, 1999
Tracks 5-3 to 5-5 previously unissued

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Box): 0 7464-65937-2 1
  • Barcode (CD1): 0 7464-66425-2 8
  • Barcode (CD2): 0 7464-65784-2 1
  • Barcode (CD3): 0 7464-65785-2 0
  • Barcode (CD4): 0 7464-65786-2 9
  • Barcode (CD5): none
  • Other (Mfg code on box sticker): K 65937-S1
  • Other (Mfg code on CD1 sticker): K 66425-S1
  • Other (Mfg code on CD2 sticker): K 65784-S1
  • Other (Mfg code on CD3 sticker): K 65785-S1
  • Other (Mfg code on CD4 sticker): K 65786-S1
  • Other (Cat# CD1): CK 66425
  • Other (Cat# CD2): CK 65784
  • Other (Cat# CD3): CK 65785
  • Other (Cat# CD4): CK 65786
  • Other (Cat# CD5): CK 65936
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1, on label): DIDP 084055
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2, on label): DIDP 098648
  • Matrix / Runout (CD3, on label): DIDP 098647
  • Matrix / Runout (CD4, on label): DIDP 098646
  • Matrix / Runout (CD5, on label): DIDP 098649
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 1): DIDP-084055 G4 2A 07
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1, variant 1): [not entered]
  • Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 1): [not entered]
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  • Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 1): DIDP-098647 G3 1A 02
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  • Matrix / Runout (CD4, variant 1): DIDP-098646 G4 1A 08
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  • Matrix / Runout (CD5, variant 1): DIDP-098649 G4 1A 01
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  • Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 2): DIDP-084055 G4 2A 07
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1, variant 2): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 2): IFPI 7290
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 2): DIDP-098648 G4 1A 06
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2, variant 2): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 2): IFPI 7233
  • Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 2): DIDP-098647 G3 1A 01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD3, variant 2): IFPI L423
  • Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 2): IFPI 7246
  • Matrix / Runout (CD4, variant 2): DIDP-098646 G4 1A 03
  • Mastering SID Code (CD4, variant 2): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD4, variant 2): IFPI 7262
  • Matrix / Runout (CD5, variant 2): DIDP-098649 G4 1A 01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD5, variant 2): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD5, variant 2): IFPI 7234
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 3): DIDP-084055 G4 2A 07
  • Pressing Plant ID (CD1, variant 3, innermost ring of text side): P 74
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1, variant 3): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 3): IFPI 7219
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 3): DIDP-098648 G3 1A 05
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2, variant 3): IFPI L423
  • Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 3): IFPI 7233
  • Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 3): DIDP-098647 G3 1A 01
  • Pressing Plant ID (CD3, variant 3, innermost ring of text side): P 123
  • Mastering SID Code (CD3, variant 3): IFPI L423
  • Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 3): IFPI 7246
  • Matrix / Runout (CD4, variant 3): DIDP-098646 G4 1A 03
  • Mastering SID Code (CD4, variant 3): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD4, variant 3): IFPI 7262
  • Matrix / Runout (CD5, variant 3): DIDP-098649 G4 1A 01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD5, variant 3): IFPI L424
  • Mould SID Code (CD5, variant 3): IFPI 7234

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Box Of Pearls (The Janis Joplin Collection) (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, EP, Remastered, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition)Columbia, Legacy2-065936Brazil1999
Box Of Pearls (The Janis Joplin Collection) (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, EP, Remastered, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue)Columbia, Legacy5204542000, COL 520454 2Europe2005
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Box Of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, EP, Remastered, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition)Sony Records Int'lMHCP 920-4Japan2005
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Box Of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, EP, Remastered, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition)Columbia, Legacy, Sony Music88883708892Europe2013
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Box Of Pearls (The Janis Joplin Collection) (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, EP, Remastered, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition)Columbia, LegacyC5K 94742USUnknown

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