BEATLES BUTCHER COVER AMAZING STEREO 3RD STATE W/REMOVED TRUNK SLICK RECORD/MORE

$

2,690

Beatles Amazing Stereo 3rd State Butcher Cover 

You are bidding on a genuine 1966 3rd State (professionally peeled) example of arguably the most desired collectible rock record in existence. An amazing piece of Rock and Roll history as this Stereo edition is far more rare than the Mono jackets that are more commonly seen for sale.

According to Capital Record's manufacturing statistics, these stereo jackets are 5 to 10 times more scarce than their mono counterparts. Additionally, these are more difficult to peel as the glue used on these was very gunky. It has been a long while since we have offered a stereo peel of this caliber and you would be hard pressed to find a better one. This peel is equally as nice and this presents as well as nearly any jacket we have offered in the past. Most of the peels offered on the internet have noticeable damage to the Butcher slick, but not the case here. This is a gorgeous peel. Please read entire description prior to bidding.

Condition

Structural wise, this is a solid jacket with only a few minute issues which are limited to some rounding/wear to the edges of the jacket (see Photos). Aside from this, both the top and bottom seams are otherwise complete with the exception of some checking and light cracking mostly confined to the last two inches on the very bottom end seam and a 1/2" crack on the top seam. These have been neatly remediated. Spine is complete and all writing is legible. Due to the age of the seams, a record should not be placed in this jacket to avoid any damage in the future.

The back of the jacket is cleaner than average with only light wear/toning. Please see photos for details. Comes with an original Goldenrod 1966 inner sleeve. Stereo Scranton pressing that came with this is included in VG++ condition (a few light scuffs and scratches but lots of nice sheen). The trunk slick is included and in condition as shown in framable condition with some light wear/wrinkling. It should be emphasized that Butcher Covers of this quality and grade are highly desired by collectors and are genuinely scarce in this condition. 

Payment and Shipping

Payment is due within 24 hours of auction close. Safe and secure double boxed Priority shipping of this item within the United States will be $29.99. International orders shall be shipped using the Ebay Global Shipping Program.  Buyer is responsible for any and all duty taxes on international shipments. Packages must lawfully be declared for their actually value (selling price). This item is an original 1966 3rd State (Peeled) used example of the legendary Butcher Cover. This item is guaranteed to be authentic. Purchaser understands that this is a used item and therefore we request that that all photos be clearly examined prior to bidding. Given the fact that this item has been professionally peeled and altered from a 2nd state (unpeeled) condition to a 3rd state (peeled) example, this item has condition elements that reflect the process of treatment of the item when it was glued at the Capitol factory in 1966 as well as conditional elements from the actual peeling process. These elements generally involve mild glue lines that were made at the pressing plant when the trunk cover was pasted over but also include some minor issues from the removal process. This is not a new item but a used one that has been restored through a tedious and careful process and as such is specifically being sold "as is". Please examine photos carefully before bidding and feel free to contact us with any questions.

About Us

We have been restoring and selling genuine Beatles Butcher Covers for over three decades and our customers range from well known celebrities and galleries to the everyday collector.  We have contributed to television shows, collectible books and have displays in  many of the best record guide books including "The Price Guide For The Beatles American Records" By Perry Cox and Frank Daniels.  We are one of the only sellers on Ebay that can say that they are the direct source of our genuine Butcher Covers. In other words, we don't send our Butcher Covers out to others who provide peeling services but own and supervise all work that is performed on the Butcher Covers that we sell.