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Four people in white coats hold dolls and meat on a Beatles album cover. Text: "The Mad Beatles Album Cover That Sells For $250,000."

The Beatles Butcher Cover: How a US Only Album Became The Most Expensive Sleeve In Music

In 1966 the Beatles wrapped themselves in meat and dolls and America freaked out. Yesterday and Today was recalled, sleeves were pasted over, and a collector legend was born. Here is the full story of the Butcher Cover, the mixes, and how to spot rare first state copies.

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Band members sit by train tracks and stand in a field. Text: "The Clash Combat Rock" and "The Beginning of the End." Mixed color and B&W.

The Clash’s Combat Rock: How a Punk Landmark Foreshadowed the Band’s Collapse

The Clash’s Combat Rock captured their peak and their downfall. From chaotic Bangkok photo shoots to lost albums and feuds between Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, here’s how the punk icons made their final classic before imploding.

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Four people pose energetically against a textured background. Red text reads “Metallica.” Mood is bold and rebellious. Text: “The Birth Of Metallica's Kill 'Em All.”

Kill ’Em All: How Metallica’s Chaotic First Album Came to Life

In 1983, Metallica recorded Kill ’Em All in a haunted studio with stolen amps, champagne raids, and no backup guitars. Here’s the chaotic story behind their legendary debut.

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