| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 8, 2014 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Quantity | 50,000,000 |
| Denomination |
First-Class Mail Forever
|
| Denomination Value | $0.49 | Color | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Perforation or Dimension | 1.23 x 1.23 in./31.12 x 31.12 mm |
| Series | Music Icons |
| Series Time Span | 2013 - 2018 |
| Issue Location | San Francisco CA 94188 |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|
Groundbreaking singer Janis Joplin (1943-1970), an icon of the 1960s whose bluesy voice propelled her to the pinnacle of rock stardom, appears on this new stamp in the Music Icons series.
The artwork for this stamp features a photo of Janis Joplin taken by David Gahr in June 1970. The original black and white photograph is rendered in shades of blue, with Joplin’s trademark round sunglasses tinted a shade of pink. With her wild mane of hair decorated with a feathered accessory, wrists decked out in bangle bracelets, and expressive smile, it’s a joyful image of this iconic singer. The words “Janis Joplin,” along with the “Forever” denomination and “USA” appear in psychedelic-style script reminiscent of the 1960s, in shades of gold, orange, and pink. Daniel Pelavin designed the lettering. Small blue stars pop out from the stamp’s dark blue background. Text below the stamps briefly describes Joplin’s musical legacy.
Joplin broke onto the national music scene with an explosive performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Known for her rebellious public persona, Joplin roared and wailed her way through uninhibited, soulful performances. Her time at the top, however, was brief. She recorded three hit albums and performed at Woodstock, but in October 1970, just three years after she became a star, she died at the age of 27 of a drug overdose. The album she was recording at the time of her death, Pearl, went on to cement her reputation as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. “Me and Bobby McGee,” written by Kris Kristofferson, became a number one hit.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
Issue Date: August 8, 2014
SKUs featured on this page: 588104
Preserve a piece of music history with this new First Day souvenir sheet of 16 Janis Joplin Forever® stamps cancelled by four black postmarks. Three bull’s-eye postmarks and one First Day of Issue black pictorial cancellation are applied in each quadrant to strike all 16 stamps.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a tinted color treatment of a 1970 photograph of Janis Joplin surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink.
The pictorial postmark features Joplin’s name enveloped by stars along with the date and location of issuance: August 8, 2014, San Francisco, CA 94188.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588119
Celebrate a rock legend with this new 21.25 x 21.25-inch press sheet with die-cuts, containing nine panes of 16 Janis Joplin Forever® stamps positioned three across by three down.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a 1970 photograph of the soulful rock icon surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588106
Celebrate a rock legend with this new 21.25 x 21.25-inch press sheet without die-cuts, containing nine panes of 16 Janis Joplin Forever® stamps positioned three across by three down.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a 1970 photograph of the soulful rock icon surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588108
Feel the beat with this new Janis Joplin First Day Cover (#6 3/4 envelope) bearing an affixed Janis Joplin Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a tinted color treatment of a 1970 photograph of Janis Joplin surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink. The pictorial cancellation features Joplin’s name enveloped by stars along with the official date and location of issuance: August 8, 2014, San Francisco, CA 94188.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588116
A tribute to one of the greatest rock singers of all time, this new 9.5 x 8-inch First Day Cover carries an affixed souvenir sheet of 16 Janis Joplin Forever® stamps cancelled with official First Day of Issue postmarks.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a tinted color treatment of a 1970 photograph of Janis Joplin surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink.
The souvenir sheet is cancelled by four black postmarks. Three bull’s-eye postmarks and one First Day of Issue black pictorial cancellation are applied in each quadrant to strike all 16 stamps.
The pictorial postmark features Joplin’s name enveloped by stars along with the date and location of issuance: August 8, 2014, San Francisco, CA 94188.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588118
Feel the beat with this new Janis Joplin Digital Color Postmark First Day Cover (#6 3/4 envelope) bearing a Janis Joplin Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue color postmark.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a tinted color treatment of a 1970 photograph of Janis Joplin surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink. The color postmark features the musician’s name in lettering evoking the 1960s, also designed by Pelavin. Included are the official date and location of stamp issuance: August 8, 2014, San Francisco, CA 94188.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588121
Celebrate a pioneering female musician and the First Day of Issue of the Janis Joplin Forever® stamp with this new official ceremony program and cover.
The full-color, booklet-style program shows the First Day Ceremony details on the front cover, opening to reveal the program agenda and participants. The back cover features a narrative about Joplin and the stamp design.
The program is tucked inside a 7.5 x 7.5-inch envelope uniquely designed for the Music Icons series that bears an affixed Janis Joplin Forever® stamp and the official First Day of Issue pictorial postmark, along with the U.S. Postal Service® logo and the words “First Day of Issue Ceremony.”
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588130
Celebrate a soulful rock icon with this new keepsake combination - a sheet of 16 Janis Joplin Forever® stamps and a #6 3/4 envelope with an affixed Janis Joplin Forever® stamp and Digital Color Postmark First Day Cover.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a tinted color treatment of a 1970 photograph of Janis Joplin surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink. The color postmark features the musician’s name in lettering evoking the 1960s, also designed by Pelavin. Included are the date and location of stamp issuance: August 8, 2014, San Francisco, CA 94188.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588110
Celebrate a soulful rock icon with this new 13 x 16-inch framed piece, featuring an enlargement of the artwork from the reverse side of the stamp sheet. A photograph of Joplin taken by Bruce Steinberg in May 1968 at the First International San Jose Pop Festival pairs with the logo for the Music Icons series and the words “Janis Joplin Blues Rock Country Soul Folk.”
Below that, a block of four Janis Joplin Forever® stamps is mounted beside a plaque announcing the First Day of Issue details.
Showcased in a decorative, antiqued gold and brown frame, the piece also includes a dust cover and sawtooth hanger on the back for easy display.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.
SKUs featured on this page: 588124
Interested in stamp production? Don’t miss this unique collectible offering! Stamp deck cards are produced by the manufacturer to identify packaged stamp sheets for shipping.
This card displays an image and description of the Janis Joplin stamp, the quantity of stamps that were packaged, and the name of the printer.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588131
Interested in stamp production? Don’t miss this unique collectible offering! Stamp deck cards are produced by the manufacturer to identify packaged stamp sheets for shipping.
This card displays an image and description of the Janis Joplin stamp, the quantity of stamps that were packaged, and the name of the printer.
Part of the Music Icons series, the stamp features a tinted color treatment of a 1970 photograph of Janis Joplin surrounded by a hand-drawn, psychedelic-style script by Daniel Pelavin in shades of gold, orange, and pink. The color postmark features the musician’s name in lettering evoking the 1960s, also designed by Pelavin. Included are the official date and location of stamp issuance.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 588132
On August 8, 2014, in San Francisco, CA, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue the Janis Joplin stamp (Forever® First-Class Mail priced at 49 cents) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 16 stamps. This item will only be sold in full format, as a pane of 16. The stamp will go on sale nationwide August 8, 2014.
Groundbreaking singer Janis Joplin (1943-1970), an icon of the 1960s whose bluesy voice propelled her to the pinnacle of rock stardom, appears on this new stamp in the Music Icons series.
The artwork for this stamp features a photo of Janis Joplin taken by David Gahr in June 1970. The original black and white photograph is rendered in shades of blue, with Joplin’s trademark round sunglasses tinted a shade of pink. With her wild mane of hair decorated with a feathered accessory, wrists decked out in bangle bracelets, and expressive smile, it’s a joyful image of this iconic singer. The words “Janis Joplin,” along with the “Forever” denomination and “USA” appear in psychedelic-style script reminiscent of the 1960s, in shades of gold, orange, and pink. Daniel Pelavin designed the lettering. Small blue stars pop out from the stamp’s dark blue background. Text below the stamps briefly describes Joplin’s musical legacy.
Joplin broke onto the national music scene with an explosive performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Known for her rebellious public persona, Joplin roared and wailed her way through uninhibited, soulful performances. Her time at the top, however, was brief. She recorded three hit albums and performed at Woodstock, but in October 1970, just three years after she became a star, she died at the age of 27 of a drug overdose. The album she was recording at the time of her death, Pearl, went on to cement her reputation as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. “Me and Bobby McGee,” written by Kris Kristofferson, became a number one hit.
*Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license.