BEATLES BUTCHER COVER STEREO AUTHENTIC PEELED 3RD STATE W/REMOVED TRUNK SLICK

$

700

Beatles ST2553 Yesterday & Today Original and Genuine 1966 Stereo 3rd State (Peeled) Butcher w/Removed Trunk Slick, Record, Inner Sleeve, COA and Much More !  

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Have you been searching and searching for a guaranteed authentic and rare Stereo Butcher Cover that you will be proud to display that features a 1966 original Stereo Capitol 3rd state (peeled) version of the legendary Butcher Cover and all the extras that won't collapse your bank account ? Look no further. Unlike many of the disastrous 3rd states that you see out there, this one is very respectable and can be yours for under $700 ! Usually, Stereo Butcher Covers in this price range exhibit Butcher Slicks that are less than desirable. Such is not the case here. This is the perfect Stereo Butcher Cover to have archivally framed for display. Just check out the close up photo of the dolls head to get an idea of the quality of the peel. This peel has a near first state look to it and the detail and colors are vibrant and clean. While there are some condition issues with the seams on this jacket, you simply won't find a better value for the dollar ! Keep in mind that genuine stereo versions are reported to be at least five times more rare than the mono counterparts. Also included in this auction is a COA certifying the peeling process and a super cool packet of freebies chocked full of history/information/stories about the Butcher Cover you will find nowhere else ! Free US Shipping !

Please check our feedback for customer satisfaction ratings regarding the sale of past genuine Butcher Covers. Heres' what our recent Ebay butcher customers have said about us :

FAST AND FRIENDLY SERVICE-AND A GREAT SURPRISE-A+++ SERVICE 5 STARS ALL THE WAY

Everything i expected and more.Great transaction.

Beautiful Peel and lots of extras thanks

i am very happy!! perfect trnsaction. thank you :D

We have been professionally peeling and restoring Butcher Covers for over three decades ! Our legendary Butcher Covers have been purchased and displayed by major auction houses, celebrities and Beatle collectors all over the world. We have been credited in published memorabilia guides and currently have a full page display in the ultimate hardcover Beatles collectors book: "Price Guide For The Beatles Amercian Records". Samples of our professional peeling and restorative work can currently be seen on youtube.

The winning bidder will receive this item professionally packed and double boxed with all items protected in archival style protective sleeves.

The photos you see are of the exact item that is being offered for sale. All professional peeling and or restoration to any piece we sell is done strictly in house. Our 2nd state pieces never leave our site and are never sent out to others for peeling or restoration work and therfore we can vouch 100% to what work has been performed and have complete forensic records of same to insure your confidence of authenticity. All of our butchers come with a COA certifying the history of the cover being purchased. 3rd states of displayable quality are getting harder to come by these days.

Please read further below for an exact description of condition of all items included in this auction. Now you can own one of the crown jewels of all Beatles collectibles and one of the most coveted rare records of all time. THIS ITEM IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE TO BE AN AUTHENTIC CAPITOL 3RD STATE 1966 STEREO BUTCHER COVER AND NOT A REPRODUCTION ! PLEASE CHECK OUR FEEDBACK FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REGARDING THE MANY PAST SALES OF GENUINE BUTCHER COVERS.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT OUR RESERVES ARE ALWAYS REASONABLE AND USUALLY PRICED WAY BELOW ANY CURRENT BOOK VALUE. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THIS ITEM. THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE TO PURCHASE A GENUINE BUTCHER ALBUM, AT A GREAT PRICE ! Although current book value list top quality genuine 3rd state stereo versions conservatively at somewhere between $1000 and $2500, genuine Butcher album packages have frequently and recently sold in our past auctions, Beatles conventions and record shows for over $2000.00. Please review all condition issues that are specifically detailed below prior to bidding. We feel that you'll agree that this is a steal for the price considering the reserve price on this item ! PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AND CONTACT US FOR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE DESCRIPTION.

History and Terminology Of The Butcher Cover For those who don't know, this is the famous album that was banned by Capitol records prior to release in 1966 and then covered over with the more familiar trunk cover. The butcher scene was deemed too gruesome for the general public. As a result, Capitol destroyed a great quantity of these but eventually found it more economical to cover the offending jacket with the more familiar trunk cover.

For terminology sake:

1st state: is a copy that was never covered over with a trunk cover. They are extremely rare and were practically never sold in stores and only used as promos for radio and sales managers.

2nd state: is a butcher cover with the trunk cover pasted over.

3rd state: is a 2nd state butcher cover that has had its trunk cover(hopefully professionally) removed.

Our reserves are the most reasonable on Ebay ! First state butchers have sold for as much as $40,000! You can own a real 3rd state butcher for a tiny fraction of that cost. These are quickly being snatched up by collectors as fast as they appear.

As you can see from the photo , this is a truly gorgeous example of this rare treasure.

SPECIFIC CONDITION OF THIS ITEM IS AS FOLLOWS:

The the peeled Butcher Slick, as you can see from the photos, is well above average. A super peel that has a near first state look to it. Usually, these peeled Scranton covers exhibit severe, pronounced horizontal glue lines or marked discoloration, but this is not the case here. Factory glue lines are very minimal  and professional touch up is very minimal. Nothing too serious that even translates to the large photo. No large tears or rips ! The only minute issues with the butcher cover are some edge marks/light wear/ chips near the very mouth opening which is very common. Likewise, there is a tiny nick on the very top right edge from a previous owner having a peek. These issues are very minor and are not really noticeable unless looking at this at extremely close up range. You will be proud to display this piece!

As far as the jacket goes, it is obvious that this jacket was well loved and enjoyed by its original owner. Both the top, bottom seam and spine all exhibit some cracking but all of this has been neatly secured. There are some small chips of paper missing on the very front top/spine and lower white borders. The spine exhibits many chips of missing paper and only some of the print is still legible. The back shows light wear with a moisture stain on the bottom left hand corner, a much lighter stain on the bottom right, a small bit of missing/chipped paper near the spine side and a few light tape stains. Regardless of these issues, the Butcher cover itself is a beauty in spite of these wear issues regarding the jacket.

Given the fact that the peel is so nice and it's a stereo version, the price is very attractive. Although the overall condition of the jacket isn't 100% perfect and this piece might not be for the super picky collector, we've seriously adjusted the price accordingly on this one to make it one of the most affordable butcher covers with this grade appearance of the butcher slick.

Removed trunk slick is included and exhibits some wrinkling, wear and tear/repair and tape stains. Also included is the original stereo record in fair condition and Capitol 1966 inner sleeve.

Our grading system is as follows:

Mint : Doesn't exist ! Just like baseball cards fresh from the pack, record sleeves have imperfections right off the factory line. We see this term used frequently but don't personally believe in it. In regard to butcher covers, the term "perfect peel" should only be applied (in our opinion) to a cover with absolutely no flaws whatsoever to the butcher cover from the peeling process. This term is also thrown around freely but given the complexities of 40+ year old paper and glue "perfect peels" just don't happen every day. Any professional peeler worth their salt will tell you that absolutely 100% perfect peels don't occur every time. Mint records also don't really exist in the real world, even if they are taken out of sealed jackets.

Near Mint :Jacket must be free of all major flaws such as writing, tears, stains, ringwear etc. Should appear as new. White color should be snowy and free of tanning. Near mint records should appear and play as new with no issues and full gloss.

VG+ : This cover may exhibit a few minor flaws such as slight wear, aging, beginning seam crack or spine wear but nothing too serious like writing or major tears or stains on the cover. Records can a exhibit a few minor marks and light sleeve scratches but nothing that should disturb the enjoyment of the record.

VG : Exhibits noticeably more wear than VG+. Average ring wear,some seam splitting, etc. Records will exhibit more scratches and some noise may be evident in play although record should be free of any skips.

G : This is something that you only want as a filler copy. It will exhibit many issues at once such as seam splits, writing on the jacket, ringwear or stains. Record will have noticeable crackling and tics but should play through.

Poor, Fair : One step away from the garbage can and unless it's a really, really rare piece.... stay away. This jacket will be fairly trashed with full seam splits, major wear, stains etc. Record will have major wear, scratching and may not play through.

This package exceeds what you commonly see in this price range and is a great opportunity for someone who has been looking and looking for a keeper copy of this legendary album in mono that will only increase in value as these are snatched up. Overall this is a really nice piece and something that you will treasure for many years to come !

If you have questions about the condition or are unsure by the description or photos, please contact us before bidding.

We offer the most close up photos that we can in order to give prospective buyers an idea of what they are looking at.

Please contact us if you need more specific information regarding condition.

WE STRIVE TO BE COMPLETELY ACCURATE WHEN DESCRIBING ITEMS.CONDITION AND DESCRIPTION IS OFTEN SUBJECTIVE AND THEREFORE WE STRESS ANYONE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT CONDITION SHOULD CONTACT US FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION PRIOR TO BIDDING.PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND CHECK OUR FEEDBACK FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH THESE COVERS.COVER COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY SPECIFYING THAT IT IS INDEED A GENUINE 3RD STATE BUTCHER. ALSO INCLUDED IS A REPRODUCED COPY OF THE INFAMOUS RECALL LETTER SENT OUT IN 1966 BY CAPITOL RECORDS EXECUTIVE RON TEPPER, AND A COPY OF A COVER ARTICLE ON THE BUTCHER ALBUM THAT WAS RELEASED IN 1966 AND MANY MORE PAPER FREEBIES RELATING TO THE BUTCHER COVER.

Overall, as you can see from the photos, this is a decent example of this legendary treasure. Please examine the photos for details and condition. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AUCTION TERMS BEFORE BIDDING. Please note that this is a used item and sold in "as is" condition as seen in the photographs. 

We request that new bidders with low feedback under 20 contact us prior to bidding on this item.

Payment and Shipping

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