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Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin Else"... Mono?

Been enjoying Cannonball's LP's lately and want to pick this one up. It comes in both Stereo or Mono. Which might be the better choice? Was it offered both ways when new? Which is the "real" version? I have a few Mono's from this era that sound awesome. Sonny Rollin's "Saxaphone Collosus" comes to mind. It really lit up the room last night. Explosive, dynamic, real, drum kit and horns in the room. Absolute analog Magic! I don't mind missing the imaging thing if the Mono is more exciting. Anyone have experience with these Lp's? Thanks in advance for any input
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xiekitchen
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I think "Somethin Else" is right up there with "Kind of Blue".
I think personally for me, although I own an 'audiophile' reprint 180 g pressing in Stereo, I wish I had bought the mono now instead.. stereo in those days sometimes was a gimmicky one instrument on one side, drums all on the other side, and I don't care for that presentation., like some of the Beatles pieces.. would rather have the mono version instead.
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