Initially a mono mix was made - loud, dynamic and somewhat chaotic, yet clear with good separation (pure joy to my ears - totally unique). But after the stereo was done for some reason Decca decided to withdraw the first mono version and replace it with a reduction of the stereo mix. The mono variations exist with the same label and cover, but can be distinguished by the stamped matrix numbers. The real mono has ARL 8126-1P/ARL 8127-1P (second side sometimes have P1), while the reduction has the number: ARL-8126-T2-2K/ARL-8127-T2-2K. Stereo: ZAL-8126-T2-5K/ZAL-8127-T2-5K.("T2" stands for "take two" and indicates a second mix). Easy also to tell from the beginning of "Lantern". On the true mono the bell tolls three times, while on the stereo or fold down the bell tolls twice. As I understand all US monos have the earliest of the two variations (London NP-2). Early UK had laminated f/o cover with 3D pic and red/white inner. First press also had ridged label as shown here. (RÅ*)
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