Comments on: Jazz Collectors’ Items

By: what_can_brown

what_can_brown — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:58:44 +0000

Mismatched album cover and vinyl isn’t necessarily an error. People have been Frankensteining records over the years constantly in order to have the best vinyl with the best cover. It could be an error, but we shouldn’t give credit to the pressing plant, lest discogs be overrun with a ton of new variant listings. To the point about mono vs stereo, no new suggestions. Play the damn thing.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:05:52 +0000

Mono records in a stereo jacket is a somewhat common error, and stereo labels on a mono record a less common error. But I’ve never encountered a mono matrix info on a stereo record (or vice-versa for that matter).

By: gregory the fish

gregory the fish — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:12:08 +0000

I agree, Anders. If it was a stereo disc, he would notice the words “STEREO” on the labels, I’m sure. I’m betting it says “Microgroove”.

By: Anders Wallinder

Anders Wallinder — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:31:10 +0000

Regarding the Fuego, I don’t quite get it. If the guy has the LP he can just play it to see if it’s mono or stereo? What does the label say? Ig the label says stereo and the etching is mono (wothout the “8” prefix) then the label is probably wrong. The etching is usually the truth unless a mistake has been made in the cutting/mastering.

I have an OG stereo Fuego and the etching indeed has the prefix “8”, the ear deep groove and all the trimmings. He has probably a mono LP in a stereo cover.