Which official mixes exist for this song – mono, stereo, or both – and whether the two differ meaningfully. Tag each applicable value independently. Use filter negation (e.g. +Mono −Stereo) for mono-only queries.
| # | Value | Songs | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stereo Song was officially released in a stereo mix. From 1969 onward (Abbey Road, Let It Be) stereo was the primary mix; most earlier songs also received stereo mixes, sometimes years after the original mono release. | 200 | 49.3% |
| 2 | Mono Song was officially released in a mono mix. Most Beatles recordings from 1962–1968 had a dedicated mono mix (the primary mix until 1968). Tag regardless of whether a stereo mix also exists. | 172 | 42.4% |
| 3 | Distinct mix The mono and stereo releases differ in a way a listener would notice – different length, alternate take/overdub, notable effects or balance differences. NOT for trivial fold-downs or pan changes. Tag note should state what differs. Examples: Strawberry Fields Forever, I Am the Walrus, Helter Skelter, Revolution 1, Why Don't We Do It in the Road. | 34 | 8.4% |
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