Mono recordings


What's the attraction of mono recordings? I have a couple CDs (Pet Sounds  and Cream e.g.) that contain both stereo and mono tracks and a couple mono lps (using a stereo cartridge). I always prefer the stereo cut. What am I missing?
rockyboy

Showing 1 response by shadorne

If the original is mono then it is what the artist and producer made at that time. You are hearing the music as others first heard it 50 years ago. For example, a lot of Beatles was only Mono until they went back and remixed several years after.

Like a neutral audio setup vs a euphonic one - some are not interested in accuracy or originality of the recording but others want to hear the music as faithfully as it appeared on the first recording issued.