Janis (1975 album)

Janis
Compilation album by
Released1975
Recorded1963–1970
GenreBlues rock
LabelColumbia Records
ProducerPaul A. Rothchild
Janis Joplin chronology
Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits
(1973)
Janis
(1975)
Farewell Song
(1982)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christgau's Record GuideC+

Janis is a collection of performances by Janis Joplin, issued in 1975 as a compilation album containing film soundtrack and live recordings. Disc one is subtitled "From the soundtrack of the motion picture Janis (with substituted performances of 'Piece of my Heart' and 'Cry Baby')". In addition to concert recordings from Toronto and Frankfurt, there are several short TV-interviews. Disc two contains recordings from Austin, Texas (1963 and 1964), plus four recordings from San Francisco (1965). The album booklet contains a photo documentary, with 22 pictures from Janis Joplin's life and career.