Description
Original 1964 Beatles pinback buttons, produced by Green Duck Co. of Chicago at the height of Beatlemania. This matching set of five 1-inch pins features classic mid-century fan slogans and early Beatles imagery, including “I’m a Beatles Booster,” “I Love the Beatles,” and portrait pins of Paul McCartney.
Still mounted on their original display card, these pins capture the excitement and graphic style of early U.S. Beatles fandom. Authentic construction, typography, and wear all align with known Green Duck promotional pins from the era.
A strong example of early American Beatles memorabilia—ideal for collectors, display framing, or archive collections.
Details
Original vintage Beatles pinback buttons
Set of 5 pins
Maker: Green Duck Co., Chicago
Dated 1964 (handwritten notation on original card)
Pin size: 1 inch round
Metal pinbacks with original posts
Mounted on original backing card
Graphics include:
- “I’m a Beatles Booster” (2 pins)
- “I Love the Beatles”
- Paul McCartney portrait pins (2 pins)
Color palette: red, white, blue, and black with period printing texture
Era
Beatlemania Era – 1964
Produced during the Beatles’ explosive rise in the U.S., when pinback buttons were among the most popular fan collectibles sold at concerts, shops, and promotions.
Condition
Good vintage condition overall. Pins show surface wear, scuffs, and small paint losses, consistent with age and original use. Backing card shows toning, creasing, and staple impressions, but remains intact and displays well. All pins retain their original posts.
Please review photos closely—they are part of the description and accurately show condition.
Collector’s Notes
Green Duck of Chicago was one of the most prolific and respected manufacturers of licensed and semi-licensed pop culture pins in the 1950s–1960s. Beatles pins from 1964 are among the most sought-after examples of American music memorabilia, especially when grouped on original cards.
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A genuine slice of Beatlemania—small in size, huge in cultural impact.
