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15 October 2025

The Stereo Impostor: A Collector's Guide to "Fake Stereo"

Don't be fooled by sonic impostors. This guide for collectors explains the history of "fake stereo" and why records marked "electronically re-channeled" are a cynical gimmick to avoid in your hunt for the true mono mix.

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15 October 2025 | Collecting

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