Big Brother & the Holding Company Janis Joplin Vinyl LP Mainstream 1st Pressing

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Big Brother & the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin Vinyl LP - Mainstream S/6099 VG+ First Pressing (1967)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ Cover. First pressing vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Original cover is excellent withy good color and very little wear, no splits or writing, spine visible.
Big Brother & the Holding Company is the debut album of Big Brother and the Holding Company, with Janis Joplin, their main singer. Recorded during three days in December 1966 for Mainstream Records, it was released in the summer of 1967, shortly after the band's major success at the Monterey Pop Festival. Columbia took over the band's contract and re-released the album, putting Joplin's name on the cover. Several tracks on the album were released as singles, the most successful being "Down on Me" on its second release, in 1968.
Track listing - 1967 Mainstream Records release
Side A 1. "Bye, Bye Baby" Powell St. John 2:37 2. "Easy Rider" James Gurley 2:23 3. "Intruder" Janis Joplin 2:27 4. "Light Is Faster Than Sound" Peter Albin 2:30 5. "Call on Me" Sam Andrew 2:32
Side B 6. "Women Is Losers" Janis Joplin 2:03 7. "Blindman" Peter Albin, Andrew, David Getz, Gurley, Joplin 2:23 8. "Down on Me" Traditional; arranged by Janis Joplin 2:04 9. "Caterpillar" Peter Albin 2:18 10. "All Is Loneliness" Moondog 2:30 _____________________________________________
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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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