BEATLES RARE STEREO 3RD STATE PEELED SCRANTON BUTCHER COVER YESTERDAY & TODAY
  $   1,295

 


$ 1295 Sold For
Sep 24, 2023 Sold Date
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Description

Beatles 3rd State Rare Stereo Peeled Butcher Cover w/Trunk Slick/Record
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Genuine and Authentic 1966 Peeled Scranton PA Stereo Butcher Cover Package complete with the Removed Trunk Slick, Record and Inner Sleeve. Very reasonable opening bid price for a Stereo Butcher Cover. While there are some condition issues (seams and spine, etc) that will exclude the super picky buyer, this may be the Butcher Cover for you if you've been seeking a stereo cover but don't want to spend $1500 or more for one.Many of our genuine Butcher Covers are purchased by dealers and then resold at higher prices. While the Butcher Cover has been described in collecting circles as "the most common rare record", let's face it, 80 to 90% have been destroyed by horrible to mediocre peels. Regardless, the stereo jackets were produced in a much smaller percentage than mono jackets so just that many less decent stereo peels exist these days. 
These Stereo Butcher Cover are becoming harder to find. See below for specific details about the seams and spine condition. Please see our feedback for customer satisfaction specifically relating to genuine Butcher Covers. 
A mono (not stereo) top quality peel just sold recently for over $7000 ! 
Stereo Butcher Covers in particular have steadily risen in value over the last few years and are fetching crazy numbers in high profile catalog auctions. These stereo pressings, according to Capitol Records production statistics, are far more rare (at least 5 times more according to factory production records) than their mono counterparts and rarely show up peeled in displayable condition. Look around at what is available. There are very few stereo peels of notable quality. Unfortunately, too many covers continue to be severely damaged by amateur peels and it pays to invest wisely and carefully consider the quality of the peel when investing in a 3rd state (peeled) cover. Don't just take our word for it, look around. Please view all photos prior to bidding.
This item will be safely and securely double boxed and shipped to you via Priority Mail. This is a great opportunity to purchase a jacket that you will be proud to display. Please read complete description prior to bidding.
Condition
Butcher Cover is awesome and something that any fan would treasure. Glue residue/Capitol factory brush lines from application of that adhesive (at the original Capitol pressing plant) used to adhere the trunk cover is somewhat visible on this one but please take your time and look at the photos before making your mind up. Some touch up and some wear on Paul's head which corresponds to the wear spot on the trunk slick. Often these stereo covers have bubbles in the album jacket from the paste over process which can interfere when peeled. Some staining on the borders and back. Please see all photos and text below for further more specific details about the actual physical condition of the jacket .
Seams: 
Top seam is mostly split with paper loss but appears to have been glued. (See Top Seam Photo). Bottom seam, like the top, also appears split with some paper loss and also glued to prevent further spread. Please see photos. Given the age/repair/frailty of the seams, a vinyl record/inner sleeve should never be attempted to be placed in the album jacket ! The record in these valuable old albums should always be stored separately. Even with a jacket with the best seams, there is a danger of this old paper cracking. (See seam Photos)
Spine:
Spine is also mostly wiped out but there is some paper still and some writing on the top half of the spine. (See Spine Photo). 
Back Of Jacket: 
The back of the jacket shows some moisture & tape staining/tanning and wear with the larger spot of staining in the very bottom left corner. (See Back of Jacket photo). 
Trunk Slick: 
Most of the removed Trunk Slick is included with some wear and tear and pieces missing. (See Trunk Slick photo)
Record/Inner Sleeve: 
A Stereo Record is included which visually looks to grade at VG+ (has not been play graded so no guarantees) but does exhibit some light sleeve scuffs and scratches. 1966 Goldenrod Capitol Records Inner Sleeve is also included as shown. 
While this package may not for the super picky collector, this is a great entry level Scranton peel that won't cost you 2k....
Terms Of Auction/Shipping:
Due to the recent inflation and subsequent increases in actual USPS shipping costs, Buyer pays $29.00 for properly packed double boxed priority shipping with tracking. Shipping of such a high value, large package with significant weigh is costly and labor intensive and will likely be more that what is being charged here. Regardless, the cost to you will be capped at $29.00. No International Shipping on this item. Bidders with low feedback or new accounts must contact us prior to bidding on this item. Seller reserves the right to cancel bids at any time. Due to the exceptional cost and labor involved in shipping this item, this is being sold "AS IS" and there are No Returns on this purchase. Please review all photos and descriptions and please contact with questions prior to bidding. This item has been through a laborious process from the 2nd state to what you see here, and as such, the grading is unique on this item. Capitol Factory glue lines and glue residue and some touch up is a fact of life, especially on these stereo jackets and some will remain to preserve the printing integrity of the original Butcher Slick. This cannot be graded like a comic book or a baseball card due to the fact that this jacket has twice been altered from its original state, once by the paste over process at the Capitol Factory and likewise by the peeling process. Any minor imperfections are from either process. The photos speak for themselves and we do our best to accurately grade these historic artifacts. 
Please note: Beatles T-shirt seen in background is NOT included in auction. 
Thank You and Happy Bidding !


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