Hold On! by Herman's Hermits

About this episode

The episode explores the only LP by Herman's Hermits issued in true stereo, highlighting its unique sound differences compared to the mono version.

Hello Friends! We're back in Hermits land this month with a look at the only LP issued by the group in true stereo from start to finish, Hold On! (Music from the Original Sound Track). Recorded as such for the titular motion picture, this meant that for the first time we got to hear Herman's Hermits in both mono and true stereo, and it is truly glorious. This is a stereo mix with a lot of care in it's execution, and while the mono likely takes the cake, the stereo is a very enjoyable listen, with a few nice little differences throughout, including muted studio noise, differing fade-outs, and variable vocal echo. A Must to Avoid, this is not! Happy Listening, Frederick Patreon Email Instagram - @hypnoticfred

People in this episode

Host: Frederick French-Pounce

Topics covered

• Herman's Hermits
• stereo mix
• music commentary
• LP review
• mono vs stereo
• soundtrack analysis

Keywords

• Herman's Hermits
• Hold On!
• stereo mix
• mono
• LP review
• music commentary
• soundtrack

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Herman's Hermits

Books & works: Hold On!, Music from the Original Sound Track

More episodes of Mixology: The Mono/Stereo Mix Differences Podcast

• The Fold-down Chronicles, Vol. 2 (feat. The Beach Boys, Graham Gouldman, Michael Nesmith) · May 26, 2026 · 37 min
• Little Deuce Coupe by The Beach Boys · April 11, 2026 · 31 min
• Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys · March 9, 2026 · 33 min
• The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground & Nico · February 3, 2026 · 38 min
• 2025 in Review · December 17, 2025 · 32 min
• Would You Believe? by The Hollies · November 25, 2025 · 41 min