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Beatles Remasters: Mono vs. Stereo Debate Thread

On September 9th, the entire Beatles catalog will be released in both mono and stereo remastered versions.

The issue of this thread is simply mono or stereo, and why? I only have the stereo CD versions that were available in the mid to late 1990s. I am too young to remember the original releases.

Until the albums are released, I'd like to get your take on the issue based on what has been on the market up to this point. After they are released, I'd like to hear from people who purchase either the stereo, mono, or both of the new reissues.

What are the pros and cons of the different mixes? Which do you plan on purchasing, if any? Discuss.
blackstonejd

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jax2
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So much for the limited edition...money talks
jax2
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It was set forth early on that the mono box set is limited to 10,000 copies worldwide. I've read input where it is very unclear as to whether there will be any subsequent issues of those discs once those 10,000 are sold. Amazon and Barnes and Noble have pre-sold through their allotments at this point. There may be other vendors that are taking pre-orders, but if you want one, it may be wise to seek one out at this point. I don't think there are any such limits on the edition of the stereo set. Supposedly the Beatles were more hands-on and directly involved with the mono mixes, since that was the dominant format of the time of those early albums. They did not have as much to do with the mixing of the stereo set.
jax2
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All I could find was the Japan limited edition for $651 on CD Universe - that's probably about what the regular set will be going for on eBay come Xmas time if they really stick to their limited edition.
jax2
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Cyclonicman - I'm pretty sure the White Album is in the mono set. It is titled, simply, "The Beatles"
jax2
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Here's one review with some interesting input recently online.
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