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Rare Beatles Album Sells for $12,501 Amid Controversy

7/28/2025

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The Beatles' 1966 album "Yesterday and Today" sparked outrage with its shocking cover, prompting a recall that left original copies scarce and coveted. One such rare album recently fetched an impressive $12,501 at auction. Band members revealed their ambivalence about the cover, attributing its creation to boredom and outside pressures.

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The Beatles' 1966 album "Yesterday and Today" sparked outrage with its shocking cover, prompting a recall that left original copies scarce and coveted. One such rare album recently fetched an impressive $12,501 at auction. Band members revealed their ambivalence about the cover, attributing its creation to boredom and outside pressures.