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Why Are Mono LP's So Undervalued By Most Classical Collector/Listeners?

Hi,
I listen to perhaps 30 classical and jazz records a week. It’s part of my job. I get frustrated by how most classical music buyers’ avoid mono pressings and only chase the stereo copies. Some of the mono versions I have heard have spectacular, natural-sounding sonics. Buyers could get these mono versions for a fraction of the cost of the same in stereo. Why is that?

I apologize in advance if this topic has already been covered.
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tablejockey
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I think its great that mono issues aren't as popular.

Leaves me with the opportunity to grab spectacular Classical and Jazz from the late 50's early 60's for cheap.

I particularly like vocal mono recordings from the divas. The 1958 Julie London album "Julie is her  Name" doesn't get any better.

 Listen to "Laura" -breathtaking on a decent setup. Easy to imagine Julie London...VA VA VOOM.
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