The Original Mono Recordings

The Original Mono Recordings
A black-and-white photograph of Dylan seated with his arms on his lap
Compilation album by
Bob Dylan
ReleasedOctober 19, 2010 (2010-10-19)
RecordedNovember 20, 1961 – November 29, 1967
StudioColumbia Recording Studios, New York City and Nashville
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Length6:23:45
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Bob Dylan chronology
The Bootleg Series Vol. 9 – The Witmark Demos: 1962–1964
(2010) 		The Original Mono Recordings
(2010) 		In Concert – Brandeis University 1963
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Independent[2]
Classic Rock[3]
Entertainment WeeklyA−[4]

The Original Mono Recordings is a box set compilation album of recordings by Bob Dylan, released in October 2010 on Legacy Recordings, catalogue 88697761042. It consists of Dylan's first eight studio albums in mono on nine compact discs, the album Blonde on Blonde being issued on two discs in its original vinyl format. It does not include the singles collection Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits released during the same time span. The set includes a 56-page booklet with photographs, discographical information, and an essay by Greil Marcus. It peaked at No. 152 on the Billboard 200.

  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Bob Dylan The Original Mono Recordings review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
  2. ^ The Independent review
  3. ^ Martin, Gavin (January 2011). "Bob Dylan – Original Mono Recordings". Classic Rock. Vol. 153. London, UK: Future plc. p. 115.
  4. ^ "Fall's hottest box sets". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved May 25, 2021.