December 9, 2022 Records of the Day

Although Roy Orbison had some minor success with Sun Records it wasn’t until he signed with Monument Records that he gained superstar status. On Monument, the hits came fast like “Only the Lonely,” “Crying,” and the monster smash, “Pretty Woman.” His first album for Monument, “Lonely and Blue,” featured other Orbison hits like “I’m Hurtin,” and “Blue Angel.”  The 45 of “I’m Hurtin’” with its picture sleeve is worth up to $50.00. A 1961 mono version of the “Lonely and Blue” album is worth up to $200.00. A stereo copy can sell for up to $600.00 today.

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