Not every listener is sensitive to absolute polarity. And even if a listener prefers one polarity over the other it doesn't mean the preferred setting is the "correct" polarity.
In a typical recording session the engineers pay attention to phase issues, but not to absolute polarity. In fact, nearly every mic preamp and mixing console has a polarity switch for each input channel. These switches are freely used which can result in a multitrack recording where the drums have one polarity and the piano another.
In a purist, true stereo recording absolute polarity takes on more importance, but for most modern recordings I don't think it's a major factor. Someone may have a definite preference for how they have set up their system, but I think Almarg's comments about circuitry is probably a better explanation for one's preference.
In a typical recording session the engineers pay attention to phase issues, but not to absolute polarity. In fact, nearly every mic preamp and mixing console has a polarity switch for each input channel. These switches are freely used which can result in a multitrack recording where the drums have one polarity and the piano another.
In a purist, true stereo recording absolute polarity takes on more importance, but for most modern recordings I don't think it's a major factor. Someone may have a definite preference for how they have set up their system, but I think Almarg's comments about circuitry is probably a better explanation for one's preference.