Sign up for the stock email notification to be the first to know when this limited - edition Record Store Day item is available. It'll hit our East Village Storefront on April 18th, 2015. Any leftovers will be sold online the next week. Don't miss out on this rare chance! The shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho is iconic, and its screeching string soundtrack, 'The Murder' by Bernard Herrmann, is unforgettable. Despite Herrmann's initial refusal due to the low budget, Hitchcock insisted he compose the score. The result is one of Herrmann's greatest works for Hitchcock, adding 33% of the film's impact according to Hitchcock himself. Herrmann used the budget constraint to his advantage, writing for a string orchestra instead of a full symphony as Hitchcock wanted, mirroring the film's black - and - white look. The vinyl has Side One: Psycho – Suite for Strings Orchestra Part One (Prelude / The City / Rainstorm) and Side Two: Psycho – Suite for Strings Orchestra Part Two (Murder / Finale). It's a 7' colored vinyl and an RSD exclusive release.
To use this vinyl, first make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Place the vinyl gently on the turntable and use the tonearm to lower the needle onto the starting groove. Enjoy the amazing soundtrack of Psycho. When handling the vinyl, always hold it by the edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the playing surface. After use, put it back in its sleeve carefully to prevent scratches. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. This will help keep the vinyl in good shape for a long time.
