Beatles Butcher Cover- Perfect Japan Reproduction w/ lp

$

153

Here's a copy of the perfect reproduction of the infamous butcher cover from 1966 made by the Japanese. When I say perfect I mean it. There is absolutely no indication anywhere on the lp, jacket or liner that this was made in Japan All of the manufacturer's info and copyrights are exactly as they were when this was released in the United States. Also included is a copy of the original letter sent to reviewers, who got the first copies, withdrawing the cover. It is signed by Ron Tepper, Mgr, Press and Information Services, dated June 14, 1966. The only way you can distinguish these from original; first state covers, is the originals had some texture to the cover while these cover slicks are smooth.

The lp, Capitol ST 2553, and the butcher cover are Mint minus, but only because it is not sealed. The cover and vinyl are flawless. The original; Capitol inner sleeve as released in 1966 has some creases at the lower corners, visible in the scan. Of course, the lp is housed in the usual rice paper sleeve.

The best part of this is that you get a high quality Japan audiophile pressing as an added attraction, and it sounds great. I see no spindle marks on either label.

Tunes- Drive My Car, I'm Only Sleeping, Nowhere Man, Dr. Robert, Yesterday, Act Naturally, And Your Bird Can Sing, If I Needed Someone, We Can Work It Out, What Goes On, Day Tripper. They never sounded better.

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The Rant: I'm tired of receiving lps graded MINT that have scratches and scuffs. Also the ones that are so dirty the seller can't see the scratches and scuffs. I'm also dizzy from trying to decipher mint minus from EX+, VG+ from EX, etc, with no description of what caused that rating.

The commitment: I'll describe the item as much as I need to to give a clear picture of the condition. If there are flaws, I'll describe them. If there are ANY marks OF ANY KIND on the vinyl I'll play through them to make sure they do not affect the listening experience. If they do, the listing will say so. Grading is an arbitrary thing, so I'll assign a grade, and you can use the description to cross check. Please e:mail any questions prior to the close of the auction. I will guarantee your money back, plus your postage, if the description of the item is inaccurate.

The Request: If for any reason you are unhappy with what you receive, talk to me and let's try to work it out before starting the feedback wars. I'll be reasonable and respectful, unlike some of the dealers I've tried to talk to about their ratings.

Thanks for looking, and good luck!