Janis Joplin Pearl reissue arrives in UK on 17 October
Published on 10/07/2026 at 08:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSJanis Joplin’s Pearl reissue arrives in the UK on 17 October 2026 as part of National Album Day’s 2026 programme. The limited-edition release places the studio album in the event’s Icons edition, presented in association with BBC Radio 2.
National Album Day includes Pearl in its Icons edition
National Album Day’s announcement lists Pearl in its 2026 programme among exclusive limited-edition releases for Saturday, 17 October 2026. It says the titles will be available through physical and online retailers across the UK, while the 2026 event carries the theme Icons.
The announcement also identifies BBC Radio 2 as an association partner for the event. A UK retail listing identifies the edition as a Sony pink-splatter LP.
Janis Joplin’s catalogue places Pearl among studio albums
The official studio catalogue places Pearl alongside Big Brother & The Holding Company, Cheap Thrills and I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama!. It separates those studio recordings from live albums and compilations, giving the forthcoming edition a clear place within Janis Joplin’s recorded work.
That catalogue structure connects the National Album Day selection with an existing album rather than a newly recorded project. The release therefore presents a recognised studio title in a newly issued physical format.
The 2026 Icons edition broadens the vinyl reissue field
The 2026 Icons programme combines classic reissues with new releases, according to the organiser. Many of its titles are presented as limited-edition coloured vinyl, while the Janis Joplin edition has a specifically listed pink-splatter LP format.
The programme places Pearl within a UK album event built around physical editions and album listening. Its retail details connect the 17 October 2026 release to both National Album Day and Sony’s catalogue offering.
Janis Joplin: what fans in Germany need to know
- The Pearl reissue arrives in the UK on 17 October 2026 as part of National Album Day.
- The edition is a Sony pink-splatter vinyl LP for the UK retail market.
- National Album Day describes the wider 17 October 2026 programme as available through physical and online retailers across the UK.
- Janis Joplin’s studio catalogue is listed at janisjoplin.com, where Pearl appears among the studio albums.
Janis Joplin on social media and streaming platforms
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Janis Joplin: frequently asked questions
When is the Janis Joplin Pearl reissue released?
The limited-edition Pearl reissue arrives in the UK on 17 October 2026 as part of National Album Day.
Where will the Janis Joplin Pearl edition be available?
National Album Day says physical and online retailers across the UK will carry the limited-edition release on 17 October 2026.
Which albums has Janis Joplin released?
The official catalogue lists Pearl, Cheap Thrills and I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama! among studio albums, with live albums and compilations shown separately.
