"If I Were Your Woman" - G. Knight/Pips

Thought I'd start a new thread instead of threadjacking the "Indiana Wants Me" thread. I have a couple of CDs with "If I Were Your Woman" by Gladys Knight & The Pips on them (one in mono and one in stereo). On both CDs, I'm hearing a little blemish around the (1:39) mark (a little pop, if you will)--it's less noticeable on the mono version but very noticeable on the stereo version. I'm doubting that was on the original vinyl (but hey, you never know). But I might as well ask to Indy (or whenever Jim receives his set)--does that same blemish occur on the version in the 1970 singles box set?

Wish I did. I've never really understood the mastering process. I do know that little blips will happen--I've also heard a pop on Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" (at (1:47)) and I believe there's one on Sly & The Family Stone's "Everyday People" (at around (1:41)). As to why--I'm not sure.

Yah Shure wrote: sriv94 wrote: I'm doubting that was on the original vinyl (but hey, you never know) It is on the original 45, too (Soul 35078.)

Surprised to hear that (but then again I don't collect vinyl). I would have never thought a commercial release would have that blemish on it (wonder if promo versions had the same blemish).

Good point, Yah (sounds funny to address someone by their handle :) ). I didn't start listening to radio until 1972 and this song was a hit in early 1971, so I have no recollection as to how it sounded on radio back in the day (of course, back then, music was principally on AM, and fidelity wasn't AM's strong suit).

The funny thing is I believe I've heard the song on oldies stations of recent, but without the blemish. Could certainly be wrong (wouldn't be the first time).