The Beatles Mono First State Butcher Cover LP Vinyl VG

You are bidding on an extremely rare "first state" Beatles mono "Butcher Cover" for the album "Yesterday And Today."   This LP was sent to a radio station as a promo in 1966 (there is no promo or "radio station copy" designation anywhere on the cover or LP) and sat on the shelf until it was given to me by the program director in 1984.  He said, "you're the biggest Beatles fan I know.  This needs a good home."  I've given it a good home for the last 25 years and
it breaks my heart to part with it.  Long story short...my cat needs surgery. 

As you can see, the cover itself is not in mint condition.  It was customary for most radio stations to write on LP and 45 sleeves back in the day and the G1156 numerical designation was this LPs # assigned by the station.  Also, you can see on the back where someone wrote "muzik power" which must have been the radio station positioning statement at some point (I'm guessing the 60's).  As the photos show you, there is some splitting on the cover as well as the inner sleeve.  At some point, someone at the radio station put some "magic tape" along part of the top and bottom seam.  I have not tried
to remove this tape though it looks like it would be easy to do.  This cover and LP has been safely stored in a glass frame since I received it in 1984 and was was just removed today for the first time in 25 years for photos.

The vinyl itself is in good condition.  There are a few light scuffs but considering that this LP saw use and airplay in the 60's and 70's, the wear is light.  I have never played the LP. If the high bidder wishes, I will be happy to clean the LP using Disc Doctor solution and brushes prior to shipping.  The pressing matrix numbers in the dead wax read as follows. 

Side 1: T 1 - 2 5 5 3 - G 2 followed by an etched # and what appears to be a 0
Side 2:  T 2 - 2 5 5 3 - F 5

Bid with confidence!  I have 100% positive feedback.  As you might expect, it hurts to let this go but I'll be happy that it's going to someone who will appreciate it and take care of it. 

As you are probably aware, "first state" butcher covers are very rare and much more sought after than the paste-over or peeled covers.  Because of  the value and scarcity of this LP, I have set a reserve price. 

I would prefer to ship the LP Priority Mail (packaged very safely inside an LP mailer with protection and that box placed in a large Priority Mail box) with insurance and Delivery Confirmation.  If you prefer another method of shipment, I am certainly open to that.  Overseas bidders, please contact me prior to bidding for a shipping estimate.  Please know I never overcharge for shipping but this package will have to be insured and that price will have to be built in to the shipping cost. 

 You are bidding on an extremely rare "first state" Beatles mono "Butcher Cover" for the album "Yesterday And Today."   This LP was sent to a radio station as a promo in 1966 (there is no promo or "radio station copy" designation anywhere on the cover or LP) and sat on the shelf until it was given to me by the program director in 1984.  He said, "you're the biggest Beatles fan I know.  This needs a good home."  I've given it a good home for the last 25 years and it breaks my heart to part with it.  Long story short...my cat needs surgery. 

As you can see, the cover itself is not in mint condition.  It was customary for most radio stations to write on LP and 45 sleeves back in the day and the G1156 numerical designation was this LPs # assigned by the station.  Also, you can see on the back where someone wrote "muzik power" which must have been the radio station positioning statement at some point (I'm guessing the 60's).  As the photos show you, there is some splitting on the cover as well as the inner sleeve.  At some point, someone at the radio station put some "magic tape" along part of the top and bottom seam.  I have not tried to remove this tape though it looks like it would be easy to do.  This cover and LP has been safely stored in a glass frame since I received it in 1984 and was was just removed today for the first time in 25 years for photos.

The vinyl itself is in good condition.  There are a few light scuffs but considering that this LP saw use and airplay in the 60's and 70's, the wear is light.  I have never played the LP. If the high bidder wishes, I will be happy to clean the LP using Disc Doctor solution and brushes prior to shipping.  The pressing matrix numbers in the dead wax read as follows. 

Side 1: T 1 - 2 5 5 3 - G 2 followed by an etched # and what appears to be a 0
Side 2:  T 2 - 2 5 5 3 - F 5

Bid with confidence!  I have 100% positive feedback.  As you might expect, it hurts to let this go but I'll be happy that it's going to someone who will appreciate it and take care of it. 

As you are probably aware, "first state" butcher covers are very rare and much more sought after than the paste-over or peeled covers.  Because of  the value and scarcity of this LP, I have set a reserve price. 

I would prefer to ship the LP Priority Mail (packaged very safely inside an LP mailer with protection and that box placed in a large Priority Mail box) with insurance and Delivery Confirmation.  If you prefer another method of shipment, I am certainly open to that.  Overseas bidders, please contact me prior to bidding for a shipping estimate.  Please know I never overcharge for shipping but this package will have to be insured and that price will have to be built in to the shipping cost.

Some shipping estimates for various locations (including insurance). 

For international shipping, unless you specify a different method of shipping, I prefer Priority International Shipping through USPS. 

California: Priority Mail (with insurance) - $27.00
Japan:  Priority International Shipping (with insurance) - $48.00
Canada: Priority International Shipping (with insurance) - $35.00
Australia: Priority International Shipping (with insurance) - $48.00
Germany: Priority International Shipping (with insurance)- $45.00