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Jul 18, 2024 · So this is our massive celebration of that art: the 100 best album covers ever, from Biggie to Beyoncé to Bad Bunny, from Nirvana to Nas to Neil Young, from SZA to Sabbath to the Sex Pistols.
- Brett Milano
- The Beastie Boys: Paul’s Boutique (design by Nathaniel Hornblower/Jeremy Shatan) This beautiful, panoramic view of Ludlow Street in NYC on the album cover of Paul’s Boutique did everything possible to put you right into the Beastie Boys’ world, making it look both funky and inviting.
- The Clash: London Calling (photo by Pennie Smith, design by Ray Lowry) A rare case where a parody (of the above Elvis cover) becomes a work of art in itself.
- Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley (design by Robertson & Fresch) RCA wasted no time in cleaning up Elvis, who’d look completely respectable on all future albums.
- The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (design by Peter Blake) Peter Blake’s pop-art assemblage on Sgt. Pepper’s famous album changed record covers forever, and kept many of us occupied for weeks trying to identify everybody at the ceremony.
Jun 3, 2024 · From Elvis' self-titled debut album to Taylor Swift's "1989," these are the most iconic music album covers of all time.
- James Grebey
- Procol Harum – Procol Harum (1967) The cover of Procol Harum’s debut album, released in 1967, is a breathtaking journey through a gothic wonderland. The artwork, with its intricate and Aubrey Beardsley-esque vibes, was created by Keith Reid’s girlfriend at the time, Dickinson, and it is truly one of a kind.
- The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) The Velvet Underground & Nico’s album cover from 1967 is the definition of coolness, with its iconic Andy Warhol-designed banana taking center stage.
- The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is an album cover that is considered to be a masterpiece.
- The Rolling Stones – Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967) The album cover of “Their Satanic Majesties Request” by The Rolling Stones features a fascinating 3D lenticular image that shifts as you move it, creating a psychedelic effect.
Aug 7, 2023 · The 100 greatest album covers of all time, from Elvis Presley to Public Enemy to Lana Del Rey.
May 30, 2023 · From incredible imagery to stunning portraits, the 50 best album covers of all time are just as famous and iconic as the music on the record.
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Jul 28, 2022 · The best album covers can be as important as the music within, leading many fans to display them on the walls, like artwork, or to look for hidden details in the design (like the UFO you can spot in Fleetwood Mac ’s Tango In The Night album).
