ROY ORBISON Crying LP Vinyl Original 1962 Monument Stereo SM14007 Bill Porter VG
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Description
EARLY ROCK & SOUL MASTERPIECE: Roy Orbison – Crying (Original 1962 Monument Stereo US First Pressing)
Format: Buy It Now / Best Offer
Shipping: Professionally Packed & Shipped Flat
Attention vintage vinyl enthusiasts, audiophiles, and classic 1960s rock collectors: You are looking at an authentic, original 1962 US stereophonic first pressing of Roy Orbison’s legendary sophomore album, Crying (catalog number SM 14007).
Engineered by the legendary Bill Porter at RCA's Studio B in Nashville and produced by Monument Records founder Fred Foster, this album stands as one of the absolute high-water marks of American popular music. Featuring timeless, operatic pop-rock classics like the title track "Crying," "Running Scared," "Love Hurts," and "The Crowd," this record is a foundational centerpiece for any serious vinyl collection!
The Technical & Pressing Profile:
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Label & Catalog: Monument – SM 14007 (US Original)
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Format: 12" LP (Stereo, Album)
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Release Date: 1962
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Genre / Style: Rock, Pop, Rockabilly, Country Soul
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Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 2): M7–0P-8451-1 4V FF-115-1 (Mixed Stamped & Etched)
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Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 2): M7-0P-8455-1A V 2 FF-116-1A (Mixed Stamped & Etched)
RCA Custom Mastering & Matrix Decoding:
This specific copy features classic RCA Custom Operations dead-wax engravings, proving its first-generation origin:
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M: Designates RCA's mastering assignment year (1961/1962).
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7: RCA's client account code for Monument Record Corp.
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0P: Identifies a 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM Stereophonic Fine-Groove LP.
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8451 / 8455: RCA internal master tape side assignments.
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FF-115 / FF-116: Hand-etched internal master tape codes directly from producer Fred Foster. The presence of these combined with RCA's machine stamps confirms primary mastering cut directly from Bill Porter's original Nashville master tapes!
Why This Original Stereo Pressing Belongs in Your Collection:
Bill Porter's engineering at RCA Studio B in Nashville created some of the most audiophile-grade stereo soundstages of the 1960s. Modern reissues simply cannot replicate the authentic tube-cut warmth and dynamic vocal presence found on these original 1962 Monument/RCA pressings.
Professional Reseller Shipping & Business Policy:
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Collector-Grade Shipping: We treat high-end vintage records with the respect they deserve. Your LP will remain securely inside its jacket, safely housed within a protective sleeve, and packed tightly inside a heavy-duty, reinforced cardboard record mailer to prevent any movement or corner damage during transit.
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Offers Welcome: This item is available for immediate purchase or best offer. Reasonable offers via the "Best Offer" button are always welcomed and considered promptly.
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