A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Stories Behind Iconic Album Covers

Whether you’re a die-hard rock and roll fan, or just a casual listener, everyone has a favorite album cover. Album covers have a way of sticking with you forever. Like any piece of good art, they are just as emotionally triggering as the music they represent. But the design process can put a lot of pressure on the band and their design teams, who will often go to crazy lengths to produce the artwork they want.

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Often times, the stories behind famous album covers are overlooked. From The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, we rounded up the most iconic pieces of album artwork in music history, including the stories behind them. Let’s see if your favorite cover made the cut!