One of the world’s rarest records is being sold at huge Beatles auction

John Lennon’s personal copy of Yesterday And Today featuring the original banned artwork.

John Lennon’s $200,000 LP is being sold, alongside 133 other Beatles items including a Fab Four US ’65 tour suit, band shampoo bottle, and perfume, by Heritage Auctions this month.

The noteworthy copy, which belonged to John Lennon, is expected to be sold for at least $200,000, and features the original “butcher cover” on the front – with the band dressed in white coats covered in decapitated, bloody babies – which was withdrawn after the second day of sales, and an original illustration from Lennon on the back cover.

Other items include a copy of ‘Please Please Me’/ ‘Ask Me Why’ autographed by the band (opening bid $10,000), a suit worn by band members during their 1965 Summer US tour (opening bid $50,000), and a Beatles fantastic royal command performance programme signed by the band (opening bid $30,000).

Head here to check out the items on offer before bidding ends 11th November, and watch Gary Shrum – consignment director of the entertainment music department at Heritage Auction – show off the rare LP below.