JANIS JOPLIN – PEARL Janis Joplin with Full Tilt Boogie Band – Special Military Edition – USA 1975 A particularly interesting US reissue of Janis Joplin's legendary album Pearl, credited to Janis Joplin with the Full Tilt Boogie Band and released on Columbia Records. What makes this copy especially interesting for collectors is the special military-only designation printed on the upper left corner of the back cover. This was a copy specifically intended for distribution to US military personnel, making it a distinctive and collectible edition of this classic album. Details: Artist: Janis Joplin / Full Tilt Boogie Band Album: Pearl Original album: 1971 This edition: 1975 Country: USA Label: Columbia Catalogue number: PC 30322 Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue Matrix / Runout: Side A: AL 30322 Side B: BL 30322 Special feature: Military-only edition – designation printed on the upper left of the rear cover The record is graded VG+ and the original cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age. The original centre hole is in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear. The record and cover have been carefully preserved. Nevertheless, as expected with an original release from the 1970s, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. An unusual and highly interesting collectible edition of one of Janis Joplin's most celebrated albums, made particularly desirable by its military-only distribution designation. THE NIGHTHAWKS – NIGHTHAWKS LIVE Original US Edition – 1976 Original US edition of Nighthawks Live, the acclaimed live album by The Nighthawks, released in 1976 on the independent Adelphi Records label. The album is an excellent example of the band's powerful live blues and roots-rock sound, capturing The Nighthawks during their early and highly regarded period. Details: Artist: The Nighthawks Album: Nighthawks Live Year: 1976 Country: USA Label: Adelphi Records Catalogue number: AD 4110 Format: Vinyl LP Matrix / Runout: Side A: AD-4110-A STERLING Side B: AD-4110-B STERLING The record is graded VG+ and the original cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age. The original centre hole is in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear. The record and cover have been carefully preserved. Nevertheless, as expected with an original release from 1976, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. A very nice original US edition of an important early live recording by The Nighthawks, particularly interesting for collectors of blues, roots rock and American music of the 1970s. HOT TUNA – DOUBLE DOSE Original Canadian Edition – 1978 Original Canadian edition of Double Dose, the acclaimed live double album by Hot Tuna, released in 1978 on Grunt Records. Featuring Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, the album captures Hot Tuna's powerful live performances and is an essential release for collectors and enthusiasts of blues-rock, roots rock and the Jefferson Airplane / Jefferson Starship family of artists. Details: Artist: Hot Tuna Album: Double Dose Year: 1978 Country: Canada Label: Grunt Records Catalogue number: CYL2-2545 Format: 2 × Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold Matrix / Runout, etched: Side A: CYL2-2545-A TX Side B: CYL2-2545-B TX Side C: CYL2-2545-C TX Side D: CYL2-2545-D TX Both records are graded VG+ and the original gatefold cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age. The original centre holes are in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear. The records and gatefold cover have been carefully preserved. Nevertheless, as expected with an original release from 1978, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. A very nice original Canadian edition of this highly regarded live double album by Hot Tuna, an excellent addition to a collection of 1970s blues-rock and classic rock. LITTLE FEAT – WAITING FOR COLUMBUS Original Canadian Edition – 1978 Original Canadian edition of Waiting for Columbus, the acclaimed live double album by Little Feat, originally released in 1978 on Warner Bros. Records. Widely regarded as one of the finest live albums of the 1970s, the album captures Little Feat at their peak and features outstanding performances of songs including Dixie Chicken, Fat Man in the Bathtub, Willin', Sailin' Shoes and Oh Atlanta. Details: Artist: Little Feat Album: Waiting for Columbus Year: 1978 Country: Canada Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue number: 2BS-3140 Format: 2 × Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold Matrix / Runout: Side A: 2BS-3140-A Side B: 2BS-3140-B q Side C: 2BS - 3140 - C q Side D: 2BS - 3140 - D q Both records are graded VG+ and the original gatefold cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age.The original centre holes are in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear.The records and gatefold cover have been carefully preserved. Nevertheless, as expected with an original release from 1978, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. A very desirable original Canadian edition of a landmark live album by Little Feat, an excellent addition to any collection of classic rock, roots rock and live recordings. THE BLUES BROTHERS – THE BLUES BROTHERS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECORDING) Original Italian Edition – 1980 Original Italian release of the iconic soundtrack to The Blues Brothers, featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Details: Artist: The Blues Brothers Album: The Blues Brothers (Original Soundtrack Recording) Year: 1980 Country: Italy Label: Atlantic Catalogue number: W 50715 Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo Matrix / Runout: Side A: W 50715 A [Atlantic logo] CA Side B: W 50715 B CA The record is graded VG+ and the original cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age. The original centre hole is in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear. The record and cover have been carefully preserved, although, as expected with an original release from 1980, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. A very nice original Italian edition of one of the most iconic film soundtracks of the 1980s, featuring classics such as Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, Gimme Some Lovin' and Sweet Home Chicago. ERIC CLAPTON – ANOTHER TICKET Original Italian Edition – 1981 Original Italian edition of Eric Clapton's Another Ticket, his seventh solo studio album, released in 1981 on RSO Records. Details: Artist: Eric Clapton Album: Another Ticket Year: 1981 Country: Italy Label: RSO Catalogue number: 2394 295 Format: Vinyl LP, Album Matrix / Runout: Side One: 2394295 A 520 Side Two: 2394295 B 520 The record is graded VG+ and the original cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age. The original centre hole is in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear. The record and cover have been carefully preserved. As expected with an original vinyl release from 1981, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may nevertheless be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. A very nice original Italian edition of an important album from Eric Clapton's early 1980s period, featuring tracks such as I Can't Stand It, Another Ticket and Blow Wind Blow. BLUES BAND – ITCHY FEET Original German Edition – 1981 Original German edition of Itchy Feet, the third studio album by The Blues Band, released in 1981 on Arista Records. The album features Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Hughie Flint, Dave Kelly and Gary Fletcher. Details: Artist: The Blues Band Album: Itchy Feet Year: 1981 Country: Germany Label: Arista Catalogue number: 203 986-320 Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo Matrix / Runout: Side A: 203986 A-2/81S 1 Made in Germany Side B: 203986 B-2/81S 1 II The record is graded VG+ and the original cover is also graded VG+. The vinyl has been well preserved and presents very well for its age. The original centre hole is in very good condition, with no significant signs of wear. The record and cover have been carefully preserved. Nevertheless, as with any original vinyl release from 1981, minor signs of handling, storage, age and normal wear may be present. Any such imperfections should be considered consistent with the age of the item and its VG+ grading. A very nice original German edition of an excellent album by one of the most respected British blues bands of the period.