Mono vs Stereo reissues

if the mixes are drastically different, or if the mono versions contain different takes, you get both....otherwise the mono versions are not the way to go. examples are the byrds stuff on sundazed...the mono versions are the only ones available now because sony withdrew the license for the stereo versions. sony would not part with the stereo dylan stuff. stereo was the norm in the 1960's, not mono. it is fun however to own both if you are a collector...good examples ...piper at the gates of dawn, axis bold as love, who sellout. both verasions have their charms and differences. lots more too...there are but 4 small faces, yada yada

well first of all, the beat groups of that era were recording with the intention of being heard on am radio. 45's drove the industry, not lp's. fm stereo changed all that, plus the target audience and the bands themselves grew up. brian embrassed stereo on the friends lp, which is his favorite of all (and mine).