1. General Information Artist: The Beatles Title: Yesterday and Today Label: Capitol Records Year: 1966 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Genre: Rock / Pop Catalog Number: T 2553 Edition: First Edition (Trunk Cover) 2. Description Released in June 1966, "Yesterday and Today" is one of the most famous and controversial albums in The Beatles' US discography. This "Capitol-only" compilation bridged the gap between the British versions of "Help!", "Rubber Soul", and the then-unreleased "Revolver". It features iconic tracks like "Yesterday", "Day Tripper", and "Nowhere Man". This specific copy features the "Trunk Cover"—the iconic image of the band posed around a steamer trunk, which was rushed into production to replace the withdrawn "Butcher" cover. 3. Condition Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened. The back cover shows visible moisture staining (as seen in photos). Original "Hudson's Detroit" price sticker remains on the back. No major splits or tears. Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed) 4. Notes for Collectors This is an authentic First Pressing from the Scranton, PA plant, identified by the number "3" printed on the lower right of the back cover near the RIAA logo. As a Mono release (T 2553), this version offers the punchy, dedicated mono mix preferred by many audiophiles and Beatles purists. A essential piece of Beatles history, capturing the band just as they were transitioning into their most experimental era. 5. Matrix / Labels Label: Capitol black "rainbow" colorband label. Catalog Number: T-2553 Manufacturing Detail: “Made in U.S.A. • Factories: Scranton, PA — Los Angeles, Calif. — Jacksonville, ILL.”