David A.
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Hi. Anyone have thoughts about the Stones on MoFi?
How does everyone feel about the Mono box?
How does everyone feel about the Mono box?
Wait, There’s No Thread Dedicated to The Rolling Stones?
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Jbraswell
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Glad someone started a Rolling Stones thread.
Good catalyst.
The new mono box is on the platter here tonight.
Really enjoying it. I didn't have any Stones LPs before this purchase.
Good catalyst.
The new mono box is on the platter here tonight.
Really enjoying it. I didn't have any Stones LPs before this purchase.
David A.
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How’s t
How’s the jacket quality? Are they study and well printed?
Jbraswell
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Similar type to BNC.
Fine for me. A few are bifolds
David A.
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Damn it… might have to buy this.
Jbraswell
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David A.
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Well, I was toying with getting the MFSL set since it’s AAA but after truly grasping with the horror of smiley face EQ, I think I’ll just get this instead .
Jbraswell
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I haven't kept up. Is this an older Mofi Stones release or new?
I bit the bullet and just bought the new box set.
I've got a decent collection of various RS records, some are in great shape...most are not.
I went direct with ABKCO, as it was cheaper than other places...even after shipping.
shop.abkco.com
It will look nice next to The Beatles mono box.
And 15 albums for $400 seems like a good deal to me.
I've got a decent collection of various RS records, some are in great shape...most are not.
I went direct with ABKCO, as it was cheaper than other places...even after shipping.
The Rolling Stones In Mono (Limited Color Edition)
The Rolling Stones in Mono (Limited Color Edition) features the entirety of the band’s 1960s studio output, each pressed on a different color. 14 original mono albums are included in this set, including UK and US versions of Out Of Our Heads and Aftermath. Also included is the special collection...
shop.abkco.com
It will look nice next to The Beatles mono box.
And 15 albums for $400 seems like a good deal to me.
You may be tired of this guy, but he made a good video comparing the 2016 mono box vs the 2023 mono Colored box.
I'll summarize. They are both good....sound pretty close to the same. Black may have a slight improvement over the color versions, but not much.
2016 has a glossy outer box finish compared to a matte finish on the 2023 set.
Both are from GZ....both are from DSD.
2016 had polylined sleeves - 2023 has paper sleeves.
I'll summarize. They are both good....sound pretty close to the same. Black may have a slight improvement over the color versions, but not much.
2016 has a glossy outer box finish compared to a matte finish on the 2023 set.
Both are from GZ....both are from DSD.
2016 had polylined sleeves - 2023 has paper sleeves.
David A.
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Older, circa 1984 after The Beatles set.
Jbraswell
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I was not a fan of the "coloured" vinyl announcement, but it's really a cool feature now that I see it spin.
As mentioned in another thread, it's different plate #s in the runouts from the 2016.
Also, the care and attention to detail they took with the tape research is impressive.
This is a really great article.
theaudiophileman.com
As mentioned in another thread, it's different plate #s in the runouts from the 2016.
Also, the care and attention to detail they took with the tape research is impressive.
This is a really great article.
THE ROLLING STONES IN MONO: The Ultimate Review
Compiled from intensive detective work, Paul Rigby looks at The Rolling Stones in Mono vinyl box set, talks to Chief Audio Engineer on the set, Teri Landi, and undertakes an exhaustive sound test of the new set using multiple vinyl generations and two different mono cartridges It’s arguably the...
theaudiophileman.com
Jbraswell
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I am all the way through the 16 now. One skip on UK Aftermath. I used the toothpick trick, something calcium looking in a groove. Recleaning it now.
More pics
I am digging the "colours" afterall.
More pics
I am digging the "colours" afterall.
Poly-Rythmo
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Mojo's review mostly seems to reflect my opinions on the albums contained in the boxset (even if I haven't actually heard them) - I ended up passing as I'm just not sure I'd play the pre-Beggars Banquet stuff anything like enough The Rolling Stones Reviewed!
Jbraswell
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Pretty good review, quick read:
www.tonepublications.com
Audiophile Pressing: The Rolling Stones in Mono
Several years after the Beatles and Bob Dylan got their just due in mono on audiophile vinyl, the Rolling Stones finally receive analog treatment worthy of their pivotal contributions to pop culture and rock n’ roll’s evolution. Spanning the band’s Decca output, and ranging from 1964’s The...
www.tonepublications.com
whatwhatsaywhat
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classique old school blues men who continue to play rock n roll into their 80s - they're just headlining stadiums is all
kudos to them, and i would love to know the odds on keef outliving em all
kudos to them, and i would love to know the odds on keef outliving em all
Took a look through my box and didn't notice anything wrong. All correct LP's are there.
No seam splits.
I didn't take any out of the resealable sleeves, as I'll do all that when I play them...and replace those sleeve as I hate them with a passion.
No seam splits.
I didn't take any out of the resealable sleeves, as I'll do all that when I play them...and replace those sleeve as I hate them with a passion.
Corycm
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I haven’t gotten all the way through my set yet, but liking everything so far. This box isn’t or shouldn’t be a viewed as a one-stop shop or the only RS collection you need (like the Beatles Mono box for example) since their later work includes some pretty vital albums. But as a marker where these British cats playing US blues started and right up to the transition into where we see them in rock/pop? It’s a great bridge piece walking it forward.
I always wonder about including US and UK versions is just bloat or not, but in the interest of collection and archival, meeting these where they were issued is probably the right move.
Ultimately I think this is a (good) reference piece and I’m glad it got reissued. The color seems superfluous, but ultimately doesn’t really bug me much one way or the other. I do like the change up to a gloss box vs. the matte original if only for wear and tear’s sake I think it’ll age better.
Pricey, but with the discount from Paladin I’ll eat it - averaging against the savings of the Beatles accideal and the Dylan mono box price drop a couple years ago I can still feel like I’m ok.
I always wonder about including US and UK versions is just bloat or not, but in the interest of collection and archival, meeting these where they were issued is probably the right move.
Ultimately I think this is a (good) reference piece and I’m glad it got reissued. The color seems superfluous, but ultimately doesn’t really bug me much one way or the other. I do like the change up to a gloss box vs. the matte original if only for wear and tear’s sake I think it’ll age better.
Pricey, but with the discount from Paladin I’ll eat it - averaging against the savings of the Beatles accideal and the Dylan mono box price drop a couple years ago I can still feel like I’m ok.