I just bought the Mono CD box last week and it should be arriving today!! (5 years too late I know
).
My favorite song probably would be "Rain" and was curious as to get everyone's opinion on Mono vs. Stereo for this tune.
I think this song benefits more from stereo separation even though the vocals can be oddly panned (common complaint I know) but the mono version does give it more focus/punch.
I'm not a stereo/mono expert when it comes to the myriad of versions through the years but over speakers it kicks a** in stereo.
I really like this remixed version by the way: