Please recommend some mono recordings

**MERDY** · September 28th, 2010, 05:18 PM

hello now tha the mono system is being tested in its paces i need more mono albums to test/enjoy espically ones that were recorded with altec equipment and playback systems also soundtracks would be great

the 1569a with seimans el34 on the twin 515b are insane
i have a new respect for the beach boys in mono
such a great learning experience

**voice of the theater** · September 28th, 2010, 06:32 PM

If you're looking for "vintage" mono recordings, they did a great job remastering the Beatles entire catalog in mono--it was released on 9/9/09. There is a mono box set that has all their full length albums remastered plus many singles etc. on CD. A lot of fans prefer the mono Beatles remasters (and mixes) to the stereo remasters. They did use some Altec speakers at Abbey Road Studios when recording back in the 60's. In fact, several months ago someone here posted a photo of the Beatles in the studio with an Altec monitor in the shot (I remember John Lennon was standing right next to the Altec).......

**voice of the theater** · September 28th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by MERDY

hello now tha the mono system is being tested in its paces i need more mono albums to test/enjoy espically ones that were recorded with altec equipment and playback systems also soundtracks would be great

Found it--good thing the search function is working these days....

Originally Posted by LICORNE

Here is the photo your looking for.

**analog addict** · September 28th, 2010, 09:19 PM

Look for some of the middle -late 50's RCA "Red Seal" albums if you like classical.

"High Fidelity" is your clue...

**mah** · September 29th, 2010, 02:14 AM

The Beatles must have had a performance or photo shoot that day. John and Ringo are in 'uniform'.

I searched on Ebay under 'CD mono' and 'LP mono' and was pleasantly surpised at what is available.