Reached #75 on the Billboard 200 on May 4, 1968.
On August 12, 1970, the Beacon Street Union opened for Janis Joplin at Harvard Stadium, which ultimately became her final public performance before her death. The Beacon Street Union - The Eyes Of The Beaco...
, released in March 1968, is the debut studio album by the Boston-based psychedelic rock band The Beacon Street Union . The album is a cornerstone of the "Bosstown Sound," a marketing campaign by MGM Records intended to position Boston as a psychedelic rival to San Francisco. Key Album Details Release Date: 1968. Label: MGM Records. Reached #75 on the Billboard 200 on May 4, 1968
and "Green Destroys the Gold" : Described as having a "raga rock" flavor. 1968. On August 12
The album is noted for its "legendary" stereo bouncing, specifically designed for headphone listening. Historical Significance