#music album cover

[mayamidnightmelody]

The "Abbey Road" album cover by The Beatles is one of the most iconic images in the history of music. Released on September 26, 1969, this cover features the four band members—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—walking across a zebra crossing outside Abbey Road Studios in London. The photo was taken on August 8, 1969, by photographer Iain Macmillan, who had only ten minutes to capture the shot while a policeman held up traffic.

The cover is simple yet powerful, capturing the Beatles in mid-stride across the crosswalk. John Lennon leads the group, dressed in white, followed by Ringo Starr in a black suit, Paul McCartney barefoot and holding a cigarette, and George Harrison in denim. The image became a symbol of the band and is instantly recognizable worldwide.

Several elements of the cover have fueled speculation and urban legends over the years, most notably the "Paul is dead" conspiracy theory. Fans noted that Paul was barefoot and out of step with the other members, interpreting it as a subtle hint that he had died and been replaced by a look-alike. Additionally, the Volkswagen Beetle parked on the left side of the street, with its license plate reading "LMW 28IF," was thought to imply that Paul would have been 28 years old if he had lived (though he was actually 27 at the time).

Despite these rumors, the cover's real charm lies in its simplicity and spontaneity. It reflects the Beatles' approach during the latter part of their career, moving away from elaborate studio techniques and back towards a more straightforward, live-band feel. The "Abbey Road" cover has been imitated and parodied countless times, becoming a cultural touchstone far beyond its original context.

"Abbey Road" itself was the last album the Beatles recorded together, although "Let It Be" was released later. The music within includes some of their most beloved tracks, like "Come Together," "Something," and the medley on side two. The cover perfectly encapsulates the end of an era for the band, capturing a fleeting moment that has since become timeless.

[ricemerc]

music albums covers the first one was made in the style of Disco Elysium

[yuumei-art]

I’m honored to be the artist for Yupeng Chen’s new album cover, Fantasyland! This was a months-long project with a different attraction to match each song of his album. The goal was to take the listener through a variety of emotions as they travel through everything Fantasyland has to offer. From the mobius maze to the castle in the sky, I hope you will enjoy the imagery as much as you enjoy Yupeng Chen’s music!

This is just a peek of everything in the album, there are lots of more paintings in the full booklet. The album is now available on major music platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. You can follow Yu-Peng's Youtube and Instagram accounts Youtube.com/@yu-pengmusic and  Instagram.com/yupengchen_official

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Sorry for the inactivity! School is killing me!

[benjaminmcphail]

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album covers ⛧

[scallopi]

giving this to kikuo on tuesday i hope he likes ittt....

[70sgroovy]

carly simon photographed by norman seeff for her album “playing possum”, 1974

[wovenvessel]

Album cover redraw I did for a class :3

[eyesaremosa1cs]

Cocteau Twins – Treasure (1984)

[copycatvagabond]

my job made the mistake of giving me photoshop access

[atomic-chronoscaph]

1980s album covers

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Fabian Seacaster, Maximum Legend that you are

[benjaminmcphail]

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album covers 𖤐

[thegroovyarchives]

1969 Cass Elliot Bubblegum, Lemonade, & … Something for Mama album cover (via: discogs)