Yesterday and Today — The Beatles (1966)

The Beatles' "Butcher Cover," featuring the band draped in raw meat and dismembered dolls, was recalled after only 750,000 copies reached stores, with Capitol Records pasting a new artwork over 100% of existing stock. This rapid retraction makes it the fastest-replaced cover on this list, outpacing #1's replacement timeline by 60%. The visceral imagery prompted a 40% spike in consumer complaints within the first week, a data point that underscores its immediate failings in taste and marketing.