STEREO ORIGINAL BEATLES BUTCHER COVER Yesterday & Today LP GOOD PEEL NR
$
850
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THE BEATLES
ULTIMATE VINYL EXPERIENCE!!!
ATTENTION BEATLES FANS:
Up for auction at NO RESERVE is a FAB-ULOUS "3rd state" STEREO edition of one of the most sought- after rock collectables of all-time:
The Beatles' controversial 1966 American album:
YESTERDAY AND TODAY
(Capitol Records ST - 2556 STEREO - black / colorband label)
***THIS IS A WEST COAST PRESSING (RIAA #5 on rear cover).****
Tracks include:
Drive My Car / I'm Only Sleeping / Nowhere Man / Dr. Robert / Yesterday / Act Naturally / And Your Bird Can Sing / We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper / What Goes On / If I Needed Someone
This is an ultra-rare "3rd state" STEREO pressing. The white trunk cover was carefully peeled by the previous owner, revealing the original- and highly controversial - "butcher photo" underneath.
Unlike many "3rd state" covers which have severe nicks and tears from the old glue from the pasteover, the "butcher photo" of this particular copy is ALMOST COMPLETELY INTACT with only a few minor flaws.
Overall, colors are vibrant with some very light age staining on the background. There is some very light touch-up on the jacket- especially around the top corners (Capitol logo on right and "stereo" banner on top left).
In addition, the spine is completely intact with the title and matrix number fully legible. The back cover has a small name on top along with some light aging and typical shelfwear.
Vinyl is "VG" with some hairline scratches. Vinyl has been play-tested - no skips but some occasional surface noise.
BUTCHER COVERS DO NOT FOLLOW THE GENERAL RULE THAT A BEATLES MONO ALBUM ON CAPITOL IS MORE VALUABLE THAN ITS STEREO EQUIVALENT.
THE INITIAL 750,000 RUN OF THIS ALBUM WAS PRODUCED AT A RATIO OF APPROXIMATELY 5:1 IN FAVOR OF MONO OVER STEREO. IN THE SUMMER OF 1966, MONO STILL DOMINATED STEREO IN THE TEEN MARKET.
A STEREO BUTCHER IS AT LEAST FIVE TIMES SCARCER THAN A MONO BUTCHER.
In addition, many stereo covers do not peel as well as mono covers due to the different glue that was used used to paste the more acceptable trunk slick over the controversial butcher image.
On 5/8/12, renowned Beatles collector and author PERRY COX estimated the current market / collector's value of this rare STEREO butcher between $1,100 and $1,500.
The package, offered here "AS - IS" in this listing will only increase in value over the years.
It is suitable for framing and will make a notable addition to any vinyl or rock memorabilia collection!
Don't miss your chance to own this "holy grail" of vinyl and rare piece of Beatles history!!!
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Payment should be made through PayPal only.
Shipping will be via USPS Media Mail after payment is received (usually takes 5-10 business days).
I do not accept returns.
Take care and best of luck on bidding!
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