The Beatles Yesterday and Today 3rd State Butcher Cover MONO Scranton Pressing
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Description

highly collectible 3rd State MONO pressing of The Beatles’ Yesterday and Today with the infamous “Butcher Cover”, Scranton pressing.

Key Features:

  • Pressing: Scranton, PA, mid-1966

  • Cover: Original “Butcher Cover” (with dolls and raw meat), 3rd state with “3” in lower right back cover

  • Catalog #: T-2553

  • Dead Wax: Hand-etched “HENRY”, the Capitol mastering engineer—confirms this is a first-generation Capitol pressing, not a later recut

  • Label: Rainbow Capitol label

  • Sleeve: Original Capitol 1966 “Sounds Great” paper sleeve, shows some wear but overall good condition

  • Record Condition: Tested, plays with no skipping; minor surface marks visible—see detailed photos

  • Notes: Cardboard cover has wear; what you see in photos is exactly what you will receive

This is a rare collector’s item, perfect for Beatles fans and vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate authentic first-generation Capitol pressings.


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