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Curious for the experts…

Revolver mono version

2014 release (highly regarded) vs the mono cut in this box set, any clear cut winner? Noticed the box seems to be GZ press.

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Curious for the experts…

Revolver mono version

2014 release (highly regarded) vs the mono cut in this box set, any clear cut winner? Noticed the box seems to be GZ press.

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I'm not well versed in Beatles Mono Revolvers or anything but I'm listening this morning to this box. I prefer the stereo mix in this box more than the mono hands down. Might be my ears playing tricks but this stereo mix is also better than the other one i have from 2012 -
The mono is sounding a bit too abrasive for me - I've not heard the 2014 though so can't compare.
 
I have a "naked" sleeveless copy of this 1977 UK stereo Revolver, might be fun to compare:

Then the 2014 mono:

Reviews on that page:
This release sounds great, however I prefer the mono release that comes with the 2022 box set. Perhaps this would sound even better with a proper mono cartridge setup, but with equipment and mastering these days, that usually doesn't matter as much as it used to. I appreciate the replicated "original" jacket, but that alone hardly warrants paying bucko bucks for this.

counterpoint:
I disagree with you totally. I have both. And this version sounds way more warm and analog. The new version..although good...sounds very "digital" to me...just saying IMO it in no way beats this version.

I like that I have stereo and mono in multiple variants to compare.
 
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