Janis Joplin. Pearl NAD 2026 Pink Splatter

Janis Joplin's second and final solo studio album, Pearl, stands as one of rock music's most powerful and enduring works. Recorded in summer 1970 and released posthumously on January 11, 1971, this landmark record captures the raw emotion and vocal prowess that defined her legacy.

Backed by the Full Tilt Boogie Band, Pearl showcases Joplin's unmatched range across unforgettable tracks including "Me and Bobby McGee," "Mercedes Benz," "Cry Baby," and "Move Over"—each a masterclass in blues-inflected rock and soul.

This special National Album Day edition is pressed on striking pink splatter vinyl, a fitting tribute to an album that Rolling Stone ranks among the greatest of all time. Pearl remains essential listening for any serious record collector and a timeless gateway to understanding Joplin's revolutionary influence on rock and blues music.

• 1Move Over
• 2Cry Baby
• 3A Woman Left Lonely
• 4Half Moon
• 5Buried Alive in the Blues
• 6My Baby
• 7Me & Bobby McGee
• 8Mercedes Benz
• 9Trust Me
• 10Get It While You Can