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The first several LPs were recorded with mono in mind, the stereo release for these have just the instruments split in the two channels (guitar and bass in one, drums and vocals in the other? don't remember). These are mostly better mixed and sound better in their mono version.
The mono set is more expensive than the stereo, I think about 10% more where I've checked.
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From my under standing because there will be so few mono sets they may be more expensive. Is true in the US, at least. Stereo set was on amazon for $178 versus the mono set for $249. I guess I tend to find the 'original intent of the artist' a bit overblown - am OK with colorized movies and I'm getting the stereo set. For the earlier albums, recording in mono was presumably less about artistic intent and more about the technological limitations of the time?
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So what do you need to buy to get all the original mono albums in mono and the original stereo albums in stereo? The Mono box, Past Masters, Abbey Road and Let It Be. Or just give in and buy both sets... 
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So it looks like the mono box set plus Abbey Road and Let it be in stereo?
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So it looks like the mono box set plus Abbey Road and Let it be in stereo? Yes, the mono box is worth it for the packaging alone. The stereo Past Masters also has some exclusive tracks. If you don't like the mono set you'll have no problem getting rid of it and the stereo editions will always be around.
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Final question: What is the duty rate for CDs if I buy the mono box set from the States?
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Not sure about the duty, but be warned that they've had supply problems in the U.S so availability might be a bit sketchy.
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I saw that Will and have just blown �220 on the mono box set and stereo Abbey Road and Let it be CDs. At least it's the first time I've bought the Beatles catalog. I'm glad I waited!
As you pointed out, no doubt the mono box sets will become collector's items, particularly as I'll rip the CDs and put the box set somewhere safe to keep it mint. I will, of course, delete all of my ripped copies if I ever sell it on.
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At least it's the first time I've bought the Beatles catalog. I'm glad I waited! Same here! I grew up listening to my Father's vinyl and then all through school virtually everyone owned copies of the red and blue compilations on cassette so I kind of got burnt out on them. The '87 CDs alway seemed kind of shoddy so it isn't until now that I've finally got around to it.
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I don't have a single Beetles album on any format, so now may be the time...
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Try searching for Beatles, not Beetles 
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