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Janis Joplin – I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!
1969 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 11, 2026
- MMint
- $42.47
- NMNear Mint
- $38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $29.06
- VGVery Good
- $20.12
- G+Good Plus
- $11.18
- GGood
- $6.71
- FFair
- $4.47
- PPoor
- $2.24
96 copies listed on Discogs from $1.78.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $20ref VA-THR8GMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve G🇺🇸 Ships from United States — in good condition considering its age..
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- XSM 150682o XSM-150682-2 ICXSM150682-2D P A3 oo XSM150682-2DP o XSM-150682-2 1C D 2o XSM150682-2AXSM150682-2C B8 oo XSM150682-2 1C ƛ3o XSM150683-2A A3o XSM150682-2D p C 3o XSM150682-2D p A3
- Runout — side B
- XSM 150683o XSM-150683-2 ICXSM-150683-2 1C C11 P oo XSM150683-2DP o XSM-150683-2 1C /\ 2o XSM150683-2CXSM-150683-2I FD oo XSM150683-2D ƛ7XSM150683-2C B1 Sp o XSM-150683-2 IC Cp o XSM-150683-2 1C A13
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Plated At
- Customatrix
Specifications
- Artist
- Janis Joplin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Blues Rock
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- KCS 9913
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)
- A2Maybe
- A3One Good Man
- A4As Good As You've Been To This World
- B1To Love Somebody
- B2Kozmic Blues
- B3Little Girl Blue
- B4Work Me, Lord
- Producer
- Gabriel Mekler
- Engineer
- Alex Kazanegras
- Engineer
- Jerry Hochman
- Engineer
- Sy Mitchell
- Photography By [Back Cover Photos]
- Fred Lombardi
- Photography By [Back Cover Photos]
- Michael Friedman
About this record
The runout matrix codes XSM 150682 and XSM 150683 with stamped letters 'o' and 'p' identify this 1969 Columbia Records pressing from the Pitman plant. This pressing features the distinctive Customatrix mastering indicated by the 'o' stamp in the dead wax.
The catalogue number KCS 9913 on the red Columbia '2-eye' 360 Sound Stereo label confirms its original US release. Some copies include a clear artist/title decal by R.
Crumb or a red sticker highlighting the hit single 'Try'.
What drives its value
The price spread for this Janis Joplin album ranges from $42.47 in Mint condition down to $20.12 for VG copies, with VG+ copies valued at $29.06. The lowest recorded price is $1.78, and currently there are 96 copies for sale.
Among the community, 7,392 collectors report owning this pressing, while 1,344 want it, reflecting steady demand. Being a US original pressing on Columbia, its value is higher compared to later reissues or foreign editions.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, check for the catalogue number KCS 9913 on the Columbia label and verify the matrix/runout inscriptions XSM 150682 on side A and XSM 150683 on side B. The presence of the small letter 'p' stamped in the runout area identifies the pressing plant as Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman.
The 'o' stamp confirms mastering by Customatrix. Additionally, the original red Columbia 360 Sound '2-eye' stereo label and company catalog inner sleeve are key identifiers.
Grading should consider the price guide where NM copies fetch $38 and VG+ copies $29.06.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
A small letter "p" stamped in the runout area identify a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pittman pressing
A Small letter "o" on runout identify this is mastered by Customatrix
Red Columbia "2-eye" 360 Sound Stereo label. Company catalog Inner sleeve.
Initially came with a clear artist/title decal on the front sleeve (made by R. Crumb), however some copies do not have it. Some copies have been found with a round red sticker that says: INCLUDES HER HIT SINGLE "TRY".
Runouts description. Runouts variant 1: side A and B etched; Runouts variant 2: side A stamped, side B etched except "C11", "P" and "o" that are stamped; Runouts variant 3: side A and side B stamped; Runouts variant 4: side A and side B stamped; Runouts variant 5: side A and side B stamped; Runouts variant 6: side A and side B etched; Runouts variant 7: side A etched and side B stamped; Runouts variant 8: side A stamped except "A3" that is etched, side B stamped except "B1" and "S" that are etched; Runouts variant 9: side A stamped, side B etched except "p" and "C" that are stamped. Runouts variant 10: side A stamped, side B etched except "p", "o" and "A13" that are stamped.
Produced "Lizard Productions"
Manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS, Inc./51 W. 52 Street, New York, N.Y. Printed in USA.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How can I identify the Pitman pressing of this album?
Look for the small letter 'p' stamped in the runout area on side B along with matrix numbers XSM 150682 and XSM 150683. This indicates the Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman.
What is the value of a VG+ copy of this album?
The price guide lists a VG+ copy at $29.06 as of the latest data.
Does this pressing have a barcode?
No, this 1969 US Columbia pressing does not have a barcode.
What distinguishes the mastering on this pressing?
A small letter 'o' stamped in the runout indicates mastering by Customatrix, a unique feature for this pressing.
How many tracks are on this LP?
The album contains 8 tracks, typical of this 1969 blues rock release on Columbia.