Why would I want stereo AND mono song version?


hunter1801
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I just got the Deluxe edition of Disraeli Gears by Cream.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disraeli_Gears

Disk 1 has all the songs in stereo and Disk 2 has all of them in mono. Why would I want both?? It seems more of an annoyance to me to have 2 different versions of the exact same song. I'd rather listen to either the stereo CD or the mono CD. Which ones would be the best bet?
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Razbo
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You tell me, you bought it! :D I have the original vinyl. I'll check and see if it was mono. When remastering they might have split it then.

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It states in several places "Stereo playable in Mono". Must have been a big thing. Back then I bet most people would not have owned stereo's. I guess this way they give you the real 60's experience on today's technology.
...so ever since then, I always hang on to the buckle.
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SunKing1
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It's just a matter of taste. Most people wouldn't even tell the difference, but for audiophiles out there it is nice to have the choice. Hope you enjoy it!
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