Has anyone heard the mono mix of McCartney's "Ram"

J_Partyka · Postby **J_Partyka** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:29 pm

Is it worth seeking out? Do any of the circulating CDs sound decent?

CitizenDan · Postby **CitizenDan** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:54 pm

I have a boot CD that sounds like it's a couple generations removed from the original needle-drop. I would hope there are a couple of better-sourced versions around, but I don't know. It's nice to have, but I can't say I spin it often.

The differences between it and the stereo mix, while minimal, are indeed there. I think that topic's been covered more than once at SH.tv.

JWB · Postby **JWB** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:35 pm

Jeff - I've got a perfect copy. I can send it you if you like. I forgot to include it in the package of needle drops I sent you.

J_Partyka · Postby **J_Partyka** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:41 pm

Sweet ... thanks. I forgot how much I liked this album. I was really into it as a kid, and I've suddenly been listening to it again lately.

JWB · Postby **JWB** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:23 pm

My copy comes from a Japanese bootleg, transferred straight from the LP (not a tape). I removed all of the pops and clicks and remastered it into true mono.

There is a much more common bootleg (on the label Roaring Mouse i beleieve), and it has several glitches. I went through 2 or 3 copies before I gave up and seeked out the Japanese one. I think Goodwin may have had a hand in this.

Xenu · Postby **Xenu** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:39 pm

Yeah, I have two copies of the (bad) Roaring Mouse version.

I didn't even notice the major audio issues until JWB pointed 'em out.