STEAMHAMMER/REFLECTION UK MONO M 63611 VS. UK STEREO S 63611

For more background check separate post on the mono.  Considering the circumstances - 1969 issue on CBS - I didn't expect anything other than this mono to be a fold and as far as I can determine from comparing the formats with mono button pushed on the stereo that seems to be the case.  I can hear no deviations in intros or fadeouts. Listening in very close there can be some miniscule difference in balance, like the bass coming out a tiny bit sterner at a couple of places on the mono, but nothing that would indicate separate mixes.  I've seen in the past dealers trying to sell the mono as a "different" mix, though my guess is it's not even if it sounds just fine and to my taste giving a better impact than the stereo.  If you plan to buy it do it for the audio, rarity and because it is a great album, but don't expect a separate mix.  A mono button on the stereo will give about the same outcome.   (MÅW*)  (CPYC*)