Nominees: The best LP album art ever

To make your own nomination, comment on this post, or email to dale@ncpr.org.

Mary Abramson of Minerva says:

I enjoy the free spirit image of Bob Seger’s Against the Wind, and the outrageous spirit on Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell.

Varick Chittenden of Canton says:

What a good idea...and excuse to search through the cupboard full of vinyl LP's and see some long-ago favorites again. Here's my choice, (Talking Heads: Little Creatures) tho' I must say I like the cover more than the music! Heresy!!

I got to know about [the cover artist, Howard] Finster from an old and close friend, Bert Hemphill, a major collector of 20th century American folk art.

Jonathan Brown of Canton says:

Even though they're so familiar to me now, these are still two of the most arresting images I've ever seen.

Above: Relayer, Yes

Right: Brain Salad Surgery, Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Keith Freeman of Bloomingdale says:
My favorite that I gazed at for hours was Queen’s News of the World. Thanks for the fond memories.

Tom Boothe of Saranac Lake says:

That Santana album with the black and white lion face has gotta be up there. That’s all I’m sayin’.











Jodi Tosti of Potsdam says:

I lived for liner notes that seem to have fallen by the wayside in today's recording industry. I guess there's not too much to say about the musical accomplishments of so many artists whose only qualifications are that they look good on stage. Anywho, the first album cover to come mind is one of Boston's with the flying ufo/guitar, I believe. I also always liked the Rolling Stones cover with the cake on it.