'Capitol Executives' Version of Beatles 'Sgt. Pepper' sells for $174K


Via Goldmine:

Fewer than 100 copies of the well-known Beatles album were made in fall 1967, as part of a celebration for Capitol’s executives. One copy recently sold for $175K in May 2023.

[The] copy of the well-known Beatles album was made in fall 1967, as part of a celebration for Capitol’s executives. Instead of the normal cover artwork, Capitol replaced the heads of most of the figures with images of the Capitol executives themselves. Reportedly, there were fewer than 100 copies made.

This copy first surfaced in 2009. Renowned record dealer, John Tefteller, purchased this copy and immediately sold it. When that buyer sold his collection, Tefteller bought it back. Now he has resold it at what appears to be a considerable profit. Perhaps someone sold his or her house in order to buy it! 

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