Frank Ocean 'Channel Orange': Moving 2012 VMA Performance from Hit Debut Album [VIDEO]

Frank Ocean's moving, heartfelt performance of the hit track "Thinking About You" was a smashing success at the 2012 MTV VMAs. The R&B crooner had the audience on their feet before the final chords and vocals were even drawn out. Given the overall positive reception - many deeming the live performance "studio quality" - Ocean can probably expect surging sales of his debut studio album "Channel Orange."

Ocean's stripped-down, intimate VMA version of "Thinking About You" is one fans should surely check out if they missed the MTV awards show Thursday night. His vocals are truly stunning:

"Channel Orange" was released in July 2012 by Def Jam Records. It peaked on the Billboard Top 200 at no. 2. Be sure to keep an eye out for Ocean on next week's episode of "Saturday Night Live."