Sex, Dope and Cheap Thrills takes listeners into the sessions of Big Brother and The Holding Company's landmark second album Cheap Thrills - the album that introduced the world to the raw power of vocalist Janis Joplin. This 2LP set features 16 alternate takes (13 of which are previously unreleased) of unforgettable songs from Cheap Thrills, including "Piece Of My Heart," "Summertime," "Ball and Chain" and "Catch Me Daddy." Liner notes by Big Brother drummer Dave Getz and Jefferson Airplane vocalist Grace Slick set the scene as one of the decade's most powerful rock and roll singers put forth a document that would inspire generations to come.

Tracklist:

Combination Of The Two (Take 3)
I Need A Man To Love (Take 4)
Summertime (Take 2)
Piece Of My Heart (Take 6)
Harry (Take 10)
Turtle Blues (Take 4)
Oh, Sweet Mary
Ball And Chain
Roadblock
Catch Me Daddy (Take 1)
It's A Deal (Take 1)
Easy Once You Know How (Take 1)
How Many Times Blues Jam
Farewell Song (Take 7)
Flower In The Sun (Take 3)
Oh Sweet Mary
Summertime (Take 1)
Piece Of My Heart (Take 4)
Catch Me Daddy (Take 9)
Catch Me Daddy (Take 10)
I Need A Man To Love (Take 3)
Harry (Take 9)
Farewell Song (Take 4)
Misery'n (Takes 2 & 3)
Misery'n (Take 4)
Magic Of Love (Take 1)
Turtle Blues (Take 9)
Turtle Blues (Last Verse Takes 1 - 3)
Piece Of My Heart (Take 3)
Farewell Song (Take 5)

UPC: 190758635316
Label: Sony Legacy
Release Date: 11.30.18
Format: Vinyl Record

Big Brother & The Holding Company - Sex, Dope & Cheap Thrills [LP]