F.A.Q.

Who?
I have a turntable and a nice record collection, mostly LP's from the 60's & early 70's.

What?
My aim is to make rare stuff (in glorious mono or sometimes stereo) publicly available again with the best possible sound quality.

Requests?
Generally, no. I select my projects very critically. Vinyl condition is everything. I tend not to work with records that are in less than pristine condition.

Donations?
Get outta here!

Monday, June 26, 2017

Captain Beefheart - Safe as Milk (1967) Authentic USA Mono Version
























 
 
 
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108 comments:

  1. warpigJune 27, 2017 at 12:07 AM

    Really looking forward to hearing this. Thanks so much for all the time and hard work you put into providing such quality items.

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  2. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 1:20 AM

    Thanks a lot for the first LP of the Good Captain and well, for everything else!

    zaval80

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  3. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 2:38 AM

    Thanks for posting. Best sounding version of this music I've ever come across! Best, James

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  4. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 3:07 AM

    Professor I've never heard this record with such clarity before. I love the sound of this rip & pressing. This is the only way to listen to this recording. Thank you.
    bigdavej

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  5. UnknownJune 27, 2017 at 4:59 AM

    Big time upgrade from the Sundazed version. Once again many thanks Prof!!! So grateful for what you do.

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  6. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 5:36 AM

    Outstanding as always! I enjoy everything the good Prof. puts out, my go-to versions for sure.

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    Thank you very much!

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  8. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    Superb job THANK YOU VERY MUCH

    Regards
    Ondra

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  9. ottoman79June 27, 2017 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you very much, the sound beats the other rip that had been making the rounds. You're number 1!

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  10. ottoman79June 27, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Oh and by the way, what Sundazed did really put a halt on my purchases from that company until I have verification of the source material.

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  11. EzraJune 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    I have been looking for this for a very long time. Thank you so much, Prof.

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  12. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Can't thank enough, this is historically important stuff ! Yours Causinger

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  13. AnonymousJune 27, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Thank you very much for sharing, and for the dedication you put in digitizing original materials in high quality, rally many thanks prof

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  14. Billy MacKenzieJune 27, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    Right on I just got some hash in the mail and now this from You, Somebody's gonna meet the monster tonight.

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  15. UnknownJune 27, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Wonderful Prof. Many thanks.

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  16. Ted GreenwaldJune 28, 2017 at 4:27 AM

    Fun! Thank you.

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  17. YankeeBoyJune 28, 2017 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you.

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  18. AnonymousJune 28, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Great, Thanks.

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  19. JWBJune 28, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Thank you for righting another (rather serious) wrong by Sundazed!

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  20. ChuckoramaJune 28, 2017 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks Prof!

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  21. AnonymousJune 29, 2017 at 1:52 AM

    dude. thank you.

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  22. UnknownJune 29, 2017 at 5:29 AM

    really looking forward to hearing this one. thanks!

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  23. OpieJune 29, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks Prof!!!

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  24. AnonymousJune 30, 2017 at 12:47 AM

    As always Professor, thanks for your time, effort, and dedication.

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  25. BobJune 30, 2017 at 5:48 AM

    Thank you Prof!!!

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  26. AnonymousJune 30, 2017 at 3:23 PM

    Many thanks for taking the time and expense to do this.

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  27. DubleyJune 30, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Brilliant stuff, many thanks, Prof.

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  28. AnonymousJuly 1, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    Bedankt, Bob Irwin moet zich schamen!

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  29. YMMVJuly 1, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks so much, this was always number one on my wish list and boy is it primo.

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  30. PittylabelleJuly 1, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    Fantastic work on this album! Thanks!

    BTW, thanks also to JWB for pointing out this great Blog to me!

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  31. PittylabelleJuly 1, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    Just one general question:

    Do you keep the space between the tacks of an album, or do you cut/remaster each tack separate?

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  32. AnonymousJuly 1, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks Prof!!!

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  33. Sam BergerJuly 1, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    Fabulous rip! Thanks very much for your efforts!

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  34. Bill HoustonJuly 1, 2017 at 9:13 PM

    Can't wait to listen to this. Appreciate generosity and hard work. You got quite the set of equipment.

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  35. AnonymousJuly 1, 2017 at 10:22 PM

    Thanks for this gem Prof. Now that I've heard the true reference tone, the yellow brick road will never be the same again...

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  36. MeanMrKiteJuly 2, 2017 at 4:45 AM

    sweetness & light...

    words fail, except THANK YOU PROF STONED

    :D

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  37. ReadySteadyJuly 2, 2017 at 6:52 AM

    Thank you!

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  38. Mr B. NormalJuly 2, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    Thanks for this. It's always a treat visiting your blog.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 2, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    A favorite! Thanks for the hard work in making this album sparkle.

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  40. AnonymousJuly 2, 2017 at 10:08 PM

    Appreciate your efforts, thank you!

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  41. JazCJuly 3, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Thank you! I'm looking forward to the jolt of raw energy I always feel when 'Sure Nuff...' kicks in!

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  42. mpbJuly 4, 2017 at 5:46 AM

    best i've ever heard the mono mix. BRAVO prof!!!!!

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  43. mpbJuly 4, 2017 at 6:15 AM

    me again... holy moly this sounds really really really good. extra-triple-super-thanks!!

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  44. AnonymousJuly 4, 2017 at 11:55 PM

    thanks, prof. sounds raw and great in mono. fantastic job!

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  45. fromnabulaxJuly 7, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    Many thanks for the most recent flurry Prof. Four big faves in a row!

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  46. DaleJuly 8, 2017 at 3:04 AM

    Stupid query dept. Thanks as always for your amazing work-you put the major labels to shame! But now that I'm using a Mac,I'm having trouble downloading here. Any advice? Best to you!

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  47. x0xJuly 8, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    @Prof. Thank-you!

    @Dale. Try a different browser(?) Many things no longer work on my Snow Leopard browsers

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  48. AnonymousJuly 9, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    This version blows away the Sundazed reissue. It kinda makes me sad for everyone, including myself, that paid good money for that Sundazed patchjob. Thank you for this great release.

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  49. AnonymousJuly 10, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for another wonderful drop, Prof! You may be hungry, but you sure ain't weird!!!

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  50. AnonymousJuly 11, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    Yeah ! Great to finally get the true mono mix !
    Plus the filecloud download link was FAST!!, a minute only :-)

    Thank you Prof !!!

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  51. m p friedmanJuly 13, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Call me a Neanderthal, but this was always my fav from the Captain. I saw him in a tiny auditorium around the time of this release - didn't undertand it at all at the time. Live and learn. Thanks, Prof!

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  52. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks so much, your work is greatly appreciated.

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  53. 86edJuly 18, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    Outstanding history lesson, and good insight on the Sundazed piece too, great to hear this gem. Thanks!

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  54. Yves-PierreJuly 23, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks !!!

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  55. Jaenes Q RecordsJuly 28, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks Prof!

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  56. Arne67July 29, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    thank you for all your efforts!

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  57. AnonymousAugust 2, 2017 at 4:28 AM

    Just love this site!!

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  58. AnonymousAugust 10, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    Thank you so much for all the time, money, hard work & most of all, for sharing the fruits of your labours with us.
    I particularly appreciate the 24/96 lossless files - squeezing this stuff down to anything less would be a waste IMO.
    James - in the UK.

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  59. PorquinhoAugust 15, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks, Professor!

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2017 at 1:03 AM

    Thank you, Prof!

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  61. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2017 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks Prof - this sounds superb.

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  62. Terence Daniel CollierDecember 31, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    brilliant - major thanks

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  63. boboquispSeptember 15, 2018 at 7:37 PM

    Outstanding...I love it! Thank you!!

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  64. StanlishSeptember 22, 2018 at 1:22 AM

    Thank you, Sir.

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  65. bobNovember 14, 2018 at 12:10 AM

    Thanks for all your work, i really appreciate it. For some reason this file doesn't download correctly for me. it gets to 99% and then fails, always

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  66. (efe)niNovember 27, 2018 at 4:24 AM

    Thank you so much for this gem! It's people like you that make the world such a better place! Regards, with Beefhartian love.

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  67. DaleJanuary 18, 2019 at 10:43 PM

    I adore what you do but can't figure out how to download your links on a Mac. Any advice from out there would be appreciated!

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  68. AnonymousApril 14, 2019 at 11:46 AM

    Amazing, thank you very much for this. Good to know about the issues with the Sundazed as well.

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  69. AnonymousApril 20, 2019 at 1:36 AM

    Sounds fine, and it's nice to have the actual mono mix available. Thanks Prof!

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  70. AndrewMay 28, 2019 at 3:30 AM

    Thank you for this - it was a wonderful way to revisit (and in a way understand for the first time) this psych classic. Listening also to Unconditionally Guaranteed and I can see that the Cap also wrote sweet love songs early in his career. Thank you!

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  71. O.D. JonesJune 28, 2019 at 3:58 AM

    have a stereo copy since i was teen, never came across a mono copy...til NOW...many sincere thanks for your efforts here. MONO "Something Else" by the Kinks next ??? one of my holiest relics is a MONO copy of "kinks greatest hits" that I unsealed myself a few years ago....did I say thanks already?

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  72. DaleAugust 2, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    I find I'm unable to download your material on a Mac. Regrettable,as your site is fantastic. Anyone with advice for using a Mac here would be most welcome. long may you run!

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  73. AnonymousNovember 1, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    ¡Muchas gracias, profe!

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  74. Buzzcut9November 5, 2019 at 6:36 AM

    I have this in stereo but, I decided to hear what the Captain sounded like in mono. Thank you for your hard work. I used to have an Acoustic Research turntable. It needed some work and I was encouraged to just get rid of it. Later, I regretted it. Nothing like a good turntable. Thanks again.

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  75. AnonymousApril 3, 2020 at 3:54 PM

    Sounds great as always

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  76. VincentApril 30, 2020 at 7:53 PM

    I have original copies of the US stereo and UK mono and I must say this one is a real blast! Thanks for the HQ rip from a pristine source and for your dedication in sharing!!!

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  77. AnonymousMay 17, 2020 at 8:57 PM

    Thank you, prof.

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  78. DaleJune 5, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    For some reason,I can't download anything from this site with a Mac. Unfortunate,since I love your work.
    Keep on with the fantastic work!

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  79. Prof. StonedJune 5, 2020 at 10:25 PM

    You are gonna have to be more specific than that about what the problem is, Dale.

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  80. UnknownJuly 9, 2020 at 12:27 AM

    Thanks! Free indeed

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  81. DaleJuly 9, 2020 at 9:12 PM

    Amazing site! Unless you're using a Mac.

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  82. Prof. StonedJuly 10, 2020 at 8:23 PM

    Dale, shoot me a pm.

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  83. 1000+July 23, 2020 at 5:25 AM

    Thank you, sir!

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  84. puck304August 3, 2020 at 5:35 PM

    Hi, when I click the link, it takes me to a text uploader?

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  85. MattyAugust 13, 2020 at 2:22 PM

    Thank you for this! I am so excited to hear the original version at last. Own the 1999 Buddha CD and a 1980´s UK fold down vinyl.

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  86. RobertAugust 28, 2020 at 1:01 AM

    Thank you!

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  87. AnonymousOctober 28, 2020 at 5:24 PM

    Excellent crisp sound, best I've heard this.

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  88. donmar002January 4, 2021 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks so much!

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  89. amacozJanuary 6, 2021 at 3:00 AM

    Many thanks kind sir.

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  90. pujwaJanuary 16, 2021 at 12:29 AM

    Many Thanks for this!

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  91. misobarFebruary 2, 2021 at 3:21 AM

    Thanks muchly!

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  92. Richard NixonFebruary 2, 2021 at 9:36 PM

    Sweeeeet. :)

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  93. Richard MetzgerFebruary 4, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    This is fantastic. THANK YOU!

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  94. gypsyriderApril 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM

    Nice

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  95. santinoApril 8, 2021 at 5:56 AM

    much appreciated--thank you!

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  96. mbApril 10, 2021 at 10:51 AM

    thank you.

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  97. waxhoundMay 3, 2021 at 4:46 AM

    I have a nice vinyl copy that I got second hand when I was about 16 and listened to constantly.
    The sound you got on this is absolutely stunning!
    Thank you so much! Dank U!
    Marc

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  98. AnonymousJuly 6, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    Awesome! Many thanks! Agg, Regards from Athens, Greece

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  99. AnonymousJuly 11, 2021 at 7:33 PM

    Ta!

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  100. CertifiablockheadAugust 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    thank you for this Safe As Milk authentic mono, regards...

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  101. Farquhar Throckmorton IIISeptember 4, 2021 at 3:56 AM

    I've yet to find a rip of Strictly Personal that sounds fantastic. Apparently there's a mono version that those who've heard it rate highly. I'm not the only one who'd appreciate the Prof giving us what the music industry has failed to! How about it?

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  102. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    The best album the Captain ever released. Thank you for posting the TRUE mono mix (Sundazed version sounds like shit).

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  103. puck304October 27, 2021 at 2:33 AM

    Great, thanks Prof, looking forward to hearing it as originally intended!

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  104. AnonymousNovember 21, 2021 at 4:01 AM

    Excellent! Many thanks

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  105. MarcDecember 4, 2021 at 4:59 AM

    Thank you, Prof. Stoned.
    It will be interesting to see how this compares to my old worn Marble Arch copy that I acquired second hand as a teenager and played to death. :)
    Cheers,
    Marc

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    1. Prof. StonedDecember 4, 2021 at 3:06 PM

      Hi. You mean this one?

      https://www.discogs.com/release/375767-Captain-Beefheart-And-His-Magic-Band-Safe-As-Milk

      That's a reduction from the stereo mix. Mono mix was only released in the USA in 67.

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  106. AnonymousApril 7, 2022 at 10:38 PM

    Thank you so much for this! I was disappointed to read about the issues with the CD release of the mono mix. I have two different versions of this in stereo, but it is one of those albums where I wanted the mono due to early stereo mix styles.

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  107. KarlApril 30, 2022 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks!

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