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
I have hundreds of mono LP's. Jazz collectors seem to have a lot of them. So many of these mono records have superior sound, so superior that when listening I often ask myself ... "who needs stereo?" 

Audio Technica makes the OC-9 MKIII cartridge. Its a stereo cartridge that plays mono records superbly. If you can afford it, the AT ART-9 is even better ... a LOT better. 

Frank
oregonpapa wrote: "So many of these mono records have superior sound, so superior that when listening I often ask myself ... "who needs stereo?"

I agree completely.  When I listen to a well recorded mono LP, about a minute in I am completely into the music - mono vs. stereo is the last thing on my mind.
Thanks for the tips, Frank.  I've got the Brubeck, and it is a great record.