BEATLES 3RD STATE STEREO BUTCHER COVER W/ TRUNK SLICK

$

1,200

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Have you been searching and searching for an authentic and genuine investment grade butcher package that features a gorgeous 1966 original STEREO Capitol 3rd state (peeled) version of the legendary butcher cover that comes complete with the removed trunk slick ,original Capitol inner sleeve, stereo record, and tons of information about the butcher cover you will not find anywhere else?  Look no further ! This one has a nice clean back and spine and decent seams. Remember that stereo editions are at least five times as rare as mono butcher covers and rarely show up with the removed trunk slick. Additionally, these are not cheap to come by anymore and often cost between $1200.00 and $2500.00 as second states depending on condition.  Warman's Most Current Beatles Field Guide currently lists a NM grade version at $2500.00. While we wouldn't quite grade this at near mint, this is an stunning example with that will only cost you a fraction of that price. The winning bidder will receive this item professionally packed and double boxed with all items protected in archival style protective sleeves.

But don't just take our word for it, here's what our great customers have recently said specifically about our Genuine Butcher Covers:

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Please feel free to skip down to the section that details exact condition of this particular item.

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.

This is the perfect butcher for those who want a quality stereo butcher package that won't cost you book value.These are becoming much harder to come by these days...Here's your chance to purchase a 3rd state Stereo butcher cover that you will treasure for a lifetime.

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 3rd state stereo copies conservatively at somewhere between $900 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.

If you are unfamiliar with the final artwork coodination of the Butcher Cover, it was put together for release by the head of Capitol Record's art department, George Osaki. Evidently,the textured paper as well as the grey background and large dot matrix of the butcher print were specifically selected to make the cover appear as if it were a painting on canvas. No other Beatles album or single utilized this unique type of paper or printing.

SPECIFIC CONDITION OF THIS ITEM IS AS FOLLOWS(Please keep in mind that we are extremely strict in grading !!): The front cover, as you can see from the photos, is awesome. Factory glue lines and residue is minimal and professional touch up is also very minimal. A very displayable and framable piece and better than just about anything you'll find in this price category for a stereo version. The removed trunk slick is included,slightly wrinkled with some wear and tear. There is one tiny nick on the mouth edge of the jacket about one inch up from the bottom, and a little paper loss and rounding of the top right corner which can be seen in the photo. No biggie ! This is a really nice stereo butcher....period.

The top seam has about three inches of beginning cracking in the middle and a very small crack at the very end. There are a few other teenie chips on the top seam but it is mostly complete and all of the beginning cracks have been professionally mitigated so that there will be no more spreading. We are being extremely descriptive here.  The bottom seam is complete and nice with only the teenie extreme end split hardly even worth mentioning. The spine, like the bottom seam, is really nice with all printing ledgible with only one tiny chip of paper on the "C" of stereophonic. Again nothing serious at all. None of this is really that bad though ,but we do strictly advise against attempting to place a record and inner sleeve inside the jacket as doing this may cause possible future pressure and damage to seams and 40 year old paper. The back is pretty white for its age and has almost no ringwear. There is a light stain in the very bottom left hand corner edge and very minor toning and age marks and the same teenie chip that we previously mentioned from the spine. NO SIGHTLY TEARS, STICKERS WRITING OR OTHER MAJOR ISSUES. 

We have adjusted the reserve to a fraction of the Warman's 2005 Beatles Price Guide value of a top quality condition price of $2500.00 making this an excellent value.This auction includes an original Capitol orange inner sleeve(some splitting) and Stereo record in fair/poor(sorry this is what came in with this!)..PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WE ARE BRUTALLY HONEST IN GRADING AND THE REAL PERSPECTIVE OF THIS PIECE IS HOW IT APPEARS IN THE PHOTOS.

This piece 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, 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. This item is being sold as is and other than guaranteeing authenticity for life or damage in shipment, this item is not returnable.

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 infomation 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

Considering the overall condition of this item and similar items we have offered in the past, the reserve price is listed well below current market value.

Overall, as you can see from the photos, this is an investment grade, gorgeous example of this legendary treasure.Please examine the photos for details and condition.What you see is what you get ! This item is being sold as is strictly in regard to described and displayed condition. UNFORTUNATELY BUYERS WITH NEGATIVE FEEDBACK WILL HAVE TO CONTACT US PRIOR TO BIDDING TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS AUCTION.PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AUCTION TERMS BEFORE BIDDING.

We accept money orders, checks and credit cards through Pay Pal. Please note that buyers using Pay Pal must have a confirmed Pay Pal shipping address. Checks are held for at least 7 business days. Buyer pays 19.99(We recently upped our shipping as this is what it actually costs with proper insurance) for shipping, signature confirmation and insurance.Shipping and insurance price is roughly calculated on reserve price and may increase significantly if the reserve price far exceeds the reserve. Payment is due within 7 days of auction close.International shipping may be more.Shipping to UK and Japan will only be made through international express at a minimum cost of $39.00. This could vary slightly depending on destination and weight of final package.  Please note : we cannot alter international customs slips to reflect anything less than the purchase price of the item being auctioned. Be aware of your duty tax before purchasing if you are bidding from a foreign destination !Although we strive to ship quickly, shipping time is not guaranteed and may vary. Express shipping for an extra fee is available.

All sales are final.We guarantee authenticity for life, however, buyer agrees that any challenges to authenticity are subject to examination and corroboration by the nationally recognized published Beatles expert of our choice at cost to challenger. Item returned must forensically match item for sale and as pictured in any other documents such as COA. Please keep in mind that any serious published Ebay server or site trouble that occurs within the last two hours of auction auction close may force all bids to be cancelled and this auction to be relisted.In such a case, a published outage would be posted on Ebay's announcement board. Thanks and Good Luck