Beatles Butcher cover Question

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  1. Tallydad1963

    Tallydad1963 New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Tallahassee FL
    I purchased an excellent, 2nd state LA (#5) stereo Beatles Yesterday and Today with clear indications of a butcher cover underneath. I have read of some folks taking Japanese repro Y&T butchers, pasting a trunk cover on them and selling them as original 2nd state album. Is there a way to tell from the back cover or construction of jacket if mine is a legit 1966 issue?

    Second question is who do you guys recommend to peel? I am a little nervous about tearing up my large investment LOL!
     
  2. thesisinbold

    thesisinbold Forum Resident

    Location:
    Camarillo, Ca, USA
    Does it have a "new" smell? Does it look like it was made yesterday?

    Post a picture of it.

    I really wouldn't peel it.

    LA Stereos can be tricky when it comes to peeling. Some of them were pasted over at the Jacksonville plant. That glue was/is not water soluble and the peels never come out quite right. I'm talking when a pro peels it (Jim Hansed of Blue Jay Way Galleries).
     
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  3. NewKidInTown

    NewKidInTown Forum Resident

    Location:
    York, PA, USA
    From a rarity/historical, investment standpoint, it may be more beneficial to leave it in tact. However if you feel you do want it peeled, you are on the right track in getting opinions on "pros" who would do it right. Good luck with your purchase and decision!
     
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  4. fishcane

    fishcane Dirt Farmer

    Location:
    Finger Lakes,NY
    at the risk of sounding repetitive ;)

    dont peel it.... legit 2nd states that dont have lifted corners(at the minimum) are getting harder to find.there are plenty of 3rd state butchers out there if you are patient to find the right price. I had my second state framed next to a butcher fake until I found a nicely peeled 3rd state to put in its place
     
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  5. Bingo Bongo

    Bingo Bongo Music gives me Eargasms

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    Ottawa, Canada
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