Big Brother and the Holding Company were spawned in the psychedelic era, and when they latched on to Janis Joplin, who was choosing to join them or the 13^thFloor Elevators, they would become a part of the legend and history of Rock N Roll. Following their appearance at the Monterrey Pop Festival, their first album was released on Mainstream Records, which was mostly a Jazz label.  Released in 1967, it contains their first hit, “Down on Me.” The single is worth up to $20.00 but the debut “Big Brother and the Holding Company” album can sell for $100.00 today.