Love – Forever Changes

Everybody calm your tits.. yes, this is a mono fold down but, it still sounds killer in mono. Go ahead and hit that mono button on your stereo version. I like having a dedicated mono pressing (cut by Bernie Grundman) of this record. Why? Because it sounds killer and I like to nerd out on this kind of shit..

I've listened to all Rhino reissues (US & EU) and this is the one I've kept. Whether it's a fold-down Mono or not, this one sounds absolutely fantastic. Trust me, go for this one. It sounds so much better than the stereo cut - on speakers, but especially on headphones. To me, this is the definite version of this record. I won't be looking no further. They should reissue this Mono cut again.

This variant sounds so amazing. My ears have been used to the stereo version for years, but the mono version absolutely obliterates it imo. The rock-leaning cuts sound punchy and in your face, and the more subdued tracks that feature horns and strings sound warm and beautiful. This is the version to have.

This is a wonderful version. I have a few stereo versions I was more than happy with and had been stalling on getting this mono version but I was wrong to stall. This is my new favourite of this incredible album.

I have to say that this is another example of the mono version ( however that has come about in terms of production) beating any stereo version by some distance, in my opinion. A great record becomes even better. I have thought for some time that the stereo version just sounds "odd". Now I have a mono version to compare to; my suspicions have been proved right. Get it while you can.

I have nothing to compare this with except streaming, but I love this mono mix. Moreover, I would have no idea how different a true mono vs. fold down would compare. Suffice to say, this pressing is flat, quiet, has great dynamic range at my normal listen volume to the extent that I was really surprised, as was my wife from downstairs. I had read some reviews after I bought it, but before I had opened and played it. I was tempted to just return it and seek out something else, but in the end curiousity got the better of me. In the end, I really enjoy this mix and the music is great.

This pressing sounds great. I agree with some of the other positive reviews, the vinyl is quiet, the mix is punchy, and it has a fantastic dynamic range. We'll worth getting for "A House is Not a Motel" alone.

So my 2 cents on this “elusive”” mono “record, I bought this because the curiosity has been killing me after reading reviews on diff sites incl discogs. First and foremost this is an awesome mix and pressing, there is a reason this was released - it sounds great! this “mix” seems to put forward the drums , guitar and vocals, the strings and horns are more in backround, so in my opinion the songs/songwriting are more noticeable they dont get lost in the production.nothing wrong with the original , its a great record but this “ mono” mix is top notch! I think the fact that the description says “elusive “ implies its kind of vague or tongue in cheek ( Grundman is in on the joke) otherwise it would have just said “ mono mix” period.
If u like this record i would def recommend this version, it will also be my go to.
I have compared the this mono with the Rhino remaster 2012 and an original early 80s stereo press and for me this wins!

Fold down or not, this sounds good. Punchy and dynamic, the vinyl itself is clean and flat. Compared to the 800 dollar ERC pressing, which I understand is also a fold down this seems like a great value. You cant go wrong getting this at the current price.

I have the Bellman stereo cut and I actually think this version sounds better. I think the extra punchiness of the mono mix helps the album even if it is a fold but I actually think this is closer to a remix by BG

Will be my go to when I want to listen to it. Will still keep the Bellman cut for the stereo mix.

This is an album that is worth having both.