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Mono Recommendations

Since I own just one pair of Quad Electrostatic Speakers, I find myself with one speaker while the other one is with my repair technician. The antidote is to play a lot of mono recordings. Mainly classical and jazz but some rock, roots, western swing, etc...I also have a mono cartridge turntable and a hefty selection of mono vinyl to supplement my digital sources. Most of my mono is special and was never recorded in stereo. And I'm assuming that I'm not the only Audiogon poster who appreciates mono. So if you would, please recommend some of your favorite mono recordings on either vinyl, compact disc or internet download. Tidal is also an option though I prefer audiophile remasters. I'm always interested in further building up my collection.

Thanks!

goofyfoot
goofyfoot OP
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noromance, thanks, I'm going to get a copy!

voodoolounge
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Days of future past - Moody Blues 

goofyfoot OP
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Thanks all, I know this topic is a bit arcane so I am appreciative for every response.

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bdp24
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@goofyfoot: No, not Neil Young’s albums, the Buffalo Springfield boxset (you know he was a member, right?) he did of the three Springfield albums, as part of his ongoing Neil Young Archive Performance Series reissues. The boxset contains five LP’s: the first two albums in both mono and stereo, the third in stereo only. He also remixed from the multi-track master tapes, removing the bass-filtering and other sound quality-reducing compromises heard in the original Atco LP’s. Available for around $100.

goofyfoot OP
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bdp24, sorry about the confusion. I know I've heard those albums but it was so long ago I cannot remember. It would be preferable if I could buy those two mono records separately. Same with the Rolling Stones mono box set. I want the Decca Between The Buttons but don't want to have to buy the box set. Every now in then I check on Discogs to see if there's a single copy out there but I haven't seen one yet.

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