Simon & Garfunkel 45 vs. LP mixes

Just got done comparing Jim's commercial 45 of "Bridge over Troubled Water", which is mono, to the stereo mix on Simon & Garfunkel's Best of CD. I honestly didn't notice any significant differences between the two that would warrant a 45/LP version or 45/LP mix notation in the database. There really isn't any speed difference between the two either. Therefore, I disagree with the differences that were previously reported for the 45 and LP of "Bridge over Troubled Water" and am of the opinion that no additional database comments are needed here.

I think we can be certain that Columbia mono mixes are not fold-downs even if they are undistinguishable from the stereo mix.

What strikes me about the 45 mix of "A Hazy Shade Of Winter" is how far more prominent the vocals are. You can actually understand what Paul and Artie are singing! The split-channel vocals on the stereo mix tend to be overpowered by the backing track. When the stereo mix is played on AM radio (or on a mono FM receiver) the vocals get buried under a foot of snow; "A Hazier Shade Of Winter," as it were.