Kind Of Blue Vinyl Mono Vs Stereo

And there s collector consideration.

Kind of blue vinyl mono vs stereo. I do respond to interesting questions i think it was regarding kind of blue but the question applies to a whole lot of other music too so i thought i d extend my answer into a post kick around a few ideas invite you to contribute your thoughts. The original recordings were made to 3 track and the album was initially released in stereo as well as mono so in this case it wouldn t need to be simulated stereo. By other accounts missing. View credits reviews tracks and shop for the 2015 180 gram vinyl release of kind of blue the stereo mono versions on discogs.

Even if you managed to find a copy you never really know what quality the grooves would be in. The og 6 eye mono version is what everyone raves about but i think you d have to after paying all that money. The only way to get the mono mix has been from mono vinyl pressings which have been very expensive. Similarly if the speed issue bothers you you ll likely want either a mono pressing or a stereo version mastered since 1992.

Green corner 200890 format. A reborn vinyl collector wrote to me recently for advice on whether they should seek out a mono or a stereo copy of a particular record. Casual listeners will notice one main difference in the output of mono and stereo records. Kind of blue sounds about the same as the stereo cds because it s mixed down from the same 3 track tape the mono masters are by some accounts worn out.

And as a personal taste i prefer orchestral recordings porgy sketches and miles ahead all done with gil evans spread out. While all records recorded and released today are stereo records there was a period of about ten years when albums were released in both stereo and mono. 2x vinyl lp album reissue stereo mono 180 gram country. Mono tracks will output the same audio from both speakers.

Also vinyl pressings in the last few years have been spotty at times. Early pressings including mono are typically going to be priced at a premium.