JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE/AXIS:BOLD AS LOVE 613 003 (-67) UK STEREO

When I posted the UK mono earlier   https://monolover.blogspot.com/2012/04/axis-bold-as-love-612003.html   I didn't make any thorough mono-stereo comparision. I wont do all of it here either, just mention a few variations. Stereo has a psych intro to "You Got Me Floating" not appearing on the mono and "EXP" differs in balance and guitar feedback. "Little Wing" almost sounds like separate versions and "One Rainy Wish" endings differ. Also use of phasing and track timing varies. Altoghether the mono appears firmer while the stereo is more laid-back. For a long time mono was it for me, but lately I've come to appreciate this stereo a lot. It' s softer and doesn't hit you the same way, providing a more relaxed listening. Mono is dearer and very sought after today. Just be aware that sold a lot more initially and first press stereo is rarer. The initial two-channel mix was originally released in UK, US and France. The Germans made an alternate mix that was issued in the rest of Europe and also replaced the UK mixes from around 1970. I'll get to that later. A very first UK stereo issue can be identified by following - A ∇ 1 1/B ∇ 1 1 matrixes, thick unflexible vinyl, label as shown here and laminated f/o cover with flips, stereo sticker and orange lyric/picture insert. (JHÄ*)(TRÄC*)