The Beatles Yesterday & Today BUTCHER COVER LP Unpeeled 2nd State Mono Scranton

$

1,550

The Beatles – Yesterday And Today (1966 Mono LP)

Authentic Unpeeled Second State "Butcher Cover" — Scranton Factory #3 Pressing

Up for sale is a highly sought-after piece of music history: an authentic, 1966 Mono Second State "Butcher Cover" pressing of The Beatles' Yesterday and Today (Capitol Records, T-2553).

This copy is 100% unpeeled and untouched. It features the famous "Trunk Cover" slick pasted over the original, banned "Butcher" artwork.

Definitive Provenance & Authentication Details

• The "V" Shadow: The distinct dark "V" shape from Ringo Starr’s black turtleneck sweater is clearly visible through the paste-over slick on the right-hand side.

• Scranton Pressing Factory #3: The back cover features the small RIAA factory number 3 printed in the bottom-right corner, confirming this jacket was manufactured at Capitol’s Scranton, Pennsylvania plant.

• Rare "Crooked Slick" Variant: The paste-over trunk photo slick was applied slightly crooked at the factory, leaving a thin slither of the original banned white butcher cover jacket perfectly exposed in the bottom-left corner. The slick itself is completely intact—the exposure is entirely due to the original 1966 factory misalignment, making it an excellent, honest reference copy for purists.

• True First Pressing Matrix: The dead wax run-out matrix reads exactly: T1-2553-F1 #3. The "F1" stamp certifies that this vinyl disc was pressed using the very first initial master lacquer cutting from June 1966 at the Scranton plant.

Detailed Condition Report

The Jacket (Sleeve):

-VG to VG+ Front Slick: Deep, bold colors with fantastic gloss. Completely whole and unpeeled with absolutely no amateur peel attempts, deep gouges, or severe ring wear.

-Edges & Corners: Showing expected, honest vintage shelf and corner wear appropriate for its 60-year age. Seams are structurally stable.

-Back Jacket: Exceptionally clean cream/white back cover with minimal age-toning and crisp, fully legible typography. No writing, stamps, or heavy stains.

The Vinyl Disc: VG to VG+ (Very Good Plus)

-Visual Lustre: The vinyl maintains a brilliant, mirror-like factory shine. Under bright light, it shows a few faint, strictly superficial cosmetic hairline scuffs. There are only a few deep "feelable" scratches.

Labels: The iconic black Capitol rainbow label is immaculate with vibrant colors. Crucially, there are virtually zero spindle wear marks around the center hole, proving this piece was handled with extreme care and seldom played.

Shipping & Collector Handling Policy

To preserve this investment-grade piece during transit, it will be packed using museum-grade archival standards:

1. The vinyl record will be removed from the main jacket and placed in a separate protective sleeve to entirely prevent edge splits during shipping.

2. The jacket and vinyl will be securely housed in a crystal-clear, acid-free outer archival sleeve.

3. The package will be shipped inside a heavy-duty, oversized cardboard record mailer sandwiched firmly between thick cardboard stiffeners.

4. Fully insured shipping with signature confirmation required upon delivery.

Bid with absolute confidence. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to verify the matrix numbers, the "V" shadow, and the factory stamps.