Never had a US stereo or mono or a UK stereo so maybe my selection is too meager to make a fair comparison, but find this interesting enough to post anyway. As I learn from Steve Hoffmans and some other places the originally issued UK mono was a fold from a fake stereo. And though ok balanced it does come out somewhat duller than you would expect from a true mono. Therefore it was good finding this Danish stereo. As the matrix numbers coincide I guess it's from the US stereo tapes. Not even close to a two-channel mix and the only differences I can hear when pushing the mono button are miniscule differences in width and balance. But either way it plays louder and clearer than my UK mono and using the button I get a slightly better mono result providing more enjoyable listening. Not sure what's behind the preferable audio, but if anyone reading this knows, please comment and tell. In any case this will be my first Smiley Smile choice from now on. Premiere issue with older label design as shown here in a UK Garrod & Lofthouse laminated flip/back cover. (BÅB*) (CCÖ*)
Øhhh... Denmark??
SvaraRaderaThis is the Swedish NCB rectangular block. Danish press states clearly Made in Denmark
Hi Michael!
RaderaBut if you check very closely at the label you'll see "Udleje og utlån forb. Made in Denmark". Not easy to detect I agree, but it's there.
In America it was on a new label Brother that,alas,only was for this Lp before Capitol discountinued it...it reappeared on Reprise however,in 1970.
SvaraRaderaIt was issued to compensate for the Unissued Smile album.
SvaraRaderaVery interesting. Thanks for the info Michael!
Radera