Big Brother & The Holding Company Cheap Thrills

Cheap Thrills is a landmark of late ’60s rock and the album that propelled Janis Joplin and Big Brother & The Holding Company into the spotlight. Originally released in 1968, it captures the band’s raw, electrifying sound—blending blues, psychedelia and garage rock into something loose, loud and completely uncompromising.

Driven by Joplin’s powerhouse vocals, the record is packed with defining moments, from the explosive energy of “Piece of My Heart” to the extended, immersive take on “Ball and Chain.” It’s an album that feels alive—gritty, spontaneous and full of the kind of intensity that defined the era.

This remastered stereo reissue on 180 gram vinyl brings added depth and clarity while preserving the edge and immediacy of the original recordings. Presented in a gatefold sleeve, Cheap Thrills remains an essential listen—bold, emotional and still as powerful as ever.