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What Is Your Favourite Rock Album Artwork?

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It had to be that one cover that I think perfectly reflects the music. That is really important to my views anyways, but in this case it was absolutely a perfect match!

Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (All Rights Are Retained By Black Sabbath)

The album is from 1970 and is the self titled album by the legendary (and now retired) Black Sabbath! The abandoned mill in the middle of nowhere, perfectly frames the new and exciting (for the time) sound of Black Sabbath. The fact that they hired a 19 year old woman to just stand there in a black cloak while they messed around with dry ice and smoke machines to add to the vibe makes me laugh too.

Black Sabbath – N.I.B (All Rights Are Retained By Black Sabbath)

Let me know in the comments your personal favourite rock album cover!

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43 responses to “What Is Your Favourite Rock Album Artwork?”

  1. jasmithdp avatar
    jasmithdp

    This is one of those questions that I change my mind on on a daily basis . Like right now it’s Godsmack’s self titled album cover but Meatloaf’s Bat out of Hell album art is also just right there and of course also W.A.S.P ‘s Crimson Idol is pretty damn good .

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Well I would find it very hard to argue with any of those you just mentioned , of the 3 i like the MeatLoaf one the best 🙂

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  2. Mike settino avatar
    Mike settino

    An old one and one of my favorite albums. Styx, Grand Illusion 1977 (the year I graduated) 🙂

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Nothing wrong with an oldie if its a goodie! 🙂

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  3. CapnHollis avatar
    CapnHollis

    Tough choice, I was always a sucker for cool album art, so I narrowed it down to my top 10 or so (subject to change with my mood):

    Jefferson Starship – Spitfire

    Santana – Abraxas

    Beatles – Sgt Peppers or Revolver

    Boston – Boston

    Pink Floyd – Ummagumma or Animals

    The Clash – London Calling

    Alan Parsons Project – I Robot

    Queen – News of the World

    Donovan – A Gift From A Flower to a Garden

    Frank Zappa – 200 Motels

    The Jam – The Gift

    Cream – Disraeli Gears

    Jimi Hendrix – Axis

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I love this so much! I’ll be checking them out 1 by 1

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  4. Kit Nichols avatar
    Kit Nichols

    For unlawful carnal knowledge, very cheeky of Van Halen

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      It is a great one! 🙂

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  5. Patti Aliventi avatar
    Patti Aliventi

    Asia – their first album. My mother painted that on the back of a denim jacket for me way back when.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Your mother is bloody awesome then! 🙂

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    2. Radio Faux Show avatar
      Radio Faux Show

      This is my choice as well. I have my original vinyl copy framed in my office.

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      1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
        Fox Reviews Rock

        I love that you do that , I do the same! 🙂

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  6. missparker0106 avatar
    missparker0106

    Rolling Stones–Sticky Fingers–I have the original cover where the zipper works.

    David Bowie–Aladdin Sane

    David Bowie–Diamond Dogs–I don’t have the original short-lived censored cover…wish I did!

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    1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
      lyndhurstlaura

      I had the original ‘Sticky Fingers’ cover with working zipper too, until about 12 years ago when I gave my entire vinyl collection away to a homeless charity that had their own shop. Sometimes I regret it, but I hope they got a fair price for them all and did some good with it.

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      1. missparker0106 avatar
        missparker0106

        That was awfully good of you for a worthy cause. When I downsized 4 years ago to move closer to family, I gave up all of my vinyl except my Stones and Bowie albums, even though I no longer own a turntable. You’re a much stronger (and generous) person than I!

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        1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
          lyndhurstlaura

          No, I think you’re pretty much up there too. 😂 And sounds like between us we’ve put some great vinyl out there! 😊

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          1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
            Fox Reviews Rock

            It sounds like you both have given the world plenty of things to listen to ! 🙂

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        2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          I know I couldnt do it!

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      2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
        Fox Reviews Rock

        That is a wonderful thing to have done! 🙂

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        1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
          lyndhurstlaura

          Thanks – I wish I didn’t regret it at times! 🙂

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          1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
            Fox Reviews Rock

            I think its just one of those things, you can always rebuy them 🙂

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            1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
              lyndhurstlaura

              True – but I probably won’t. 😎

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              1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
                Fox Reviews Rock

                You never know 😁

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    2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I’ve never seen the rolling stones cover that does that in person… so cool!

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  7. isabellawolgoth avatar
    isabellawolgoth

    I have to go with the 1970 Black Sabbath album cover for sure.

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  8. lyndhurstlaura avatar
    lyndhurstlaura

    Difficult. ‘Sticky Fingers’, ‘Abraxas’ , ‘Aqualung’? And do you remember the Curved Air ‘Air Conditioning’ where the cover art was originally printed on the album itself? It caused problems with playing the disc, unfortunately, so they had to recall and replace with a plain black one. I bet the original would be worth something now, as a ‘ put it on the wall and look at it’ artefact. 😎

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I didnt know about that , but I think it was a really cool concept! shame it didnt really work!

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  9. Emily avatar
    Emily

    Anything Motörhead as Snaggletooth is timeless.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      You’re my type of person! 🙂

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      1. Emily avatar
        Emily

        Thank you 🤘

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Rock on! 🙂

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  10. richardbist avatar
    richardbist

    Impossible to answer because there are so many fantastic album covers out there. A couple of stand outs include:

    Rush – Moving Pictures

    Yes – Topographical Oceans

    Beatles – Sgt. Pepper

    Cheech and Chong – Big Bambu (mostly because it came with a giant rolling paper).

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I love the Yes album cover! I have always found the Beatles one a little over rated (personal opinion obviously)

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      1. richardbist avatar
        richardbist

        By today’s standards, absolutely, but I think it was a good representation of the time.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          I think thats fair enough 😀

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  11. Clay Miller avatar
    Clay Miller

    Black Sabbath’s self titled first album and its cover is one of my favorites. I bought it on vinyl just 3 years ago. Excellent album.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      A fine choice! 🙂 Great on vinyl 🙂

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  12. Lina Valkema avatar
    Lina Valkema

    Soundgarden’s Bad Motor Finger album cover.

    A close second would be RHCP’s Californication album cover.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I love both of those! 🙂 Cracking choices 🙂

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  13. robjtriggs avatar
    robjtriggs

    Surfer Rosa by the Pixies. Arty boobs!

    The Beatles’ White Album is iconic

    Nothing But Thieves’ debut is a real statement of confidence

    The Clash – London Calling

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      The nothing but thieves album is also a really great listen too! 🙂

      London calling is a classic!

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      1. robjtriggs avatar
        robjtriggs

        You already know I’m a NBT fan 🙂

        Apparently London Calling is based on an Elvis album. Strange but true

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          I did not know that but thats cool! 🙂

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