Topic: Most Recognizable Album Cover (Read 4052 times)

Sondra · « **on:** June 10, 2008, 02:23:39 AM »

Got this idea from the Beatles' Favorite Album Cover thread. What would you say is THE most recognizable album cover of all time. Recognized by even non fans? Although this will be lost on younger generations seeing as how the album is now pretty much DEAD. Anyway, I'd say some contenders are:

As Jon said:

I know there are so many I'm blanking on. I miss album cover art. It's too bad that technology has to ruin such things.

alexis · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2008, 02:58:05 AM »

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Got this idea from the Beatles' Favorite Album Cover thread. What would you say is THE most recognizable album cover of all time. Recognized by even non fans? Although this will be lost on younger generations seeing as how the album is now pretty much DEAD. Anyway, I'd say some contenders are:

As Jon said:

I know there are so many I'm blanking on. I miss album cover art. It's too bad that technology has to ruin such things.

How about "Meet the Beatles!"

DaveRam · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:00:10 AM »

I think these three are very reconizable album covers (thumbsup)

tkitna · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:53:31 PM »

Nice choices Todd! The Zeppelin and Who albums take me right back to my living room. I spent many hours listening to those two albums! I have to admit though, I don't recognize a lot of these albums people are posting! I'm out of it.

fendertele · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:26:34 PM »

Sondra · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2008, 12:03:23 AM »

Nice choices Todd! These two in particular transport me right back to my living room. I spent many hours listening to those albums!

I have to admit though, I don't recognize a lot of these albums people are posting! I'm out of it.

Jon · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2008, 12:04:06 AM »

All are "memorable" album covers, but Abbey Road (like Pepper) is one that when you see it or see a spoof of it, you know exactly what it's related to.

Sondra · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2008, 12:09:22 AM »

I feel like Dark Side comes close to that too. But maybe not so much anymore. I don't know. Can the younger ones speak up? Are you guys familiar with that iconic cover?? Or has that era passed as well.

Geoff · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2008, 03:33:41 AM »

Amongst non-fans I suspect Abbey Road would be the most recognizable, although more specifically rock-oriented people might prefer Dark Side Of The Moon; dull, plodding thing though it is. Robert Freeman's photograph for With The Beatles / Meet The Beatles! deserves some consideration, too.

HeatherBoo · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2008, 04:47:51 AM »

What's that Nirvana album with the kid in the water....

Sondra · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2008, 05:27:57 AM »

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What's that Nirvana album with the kid in the water....

Uh, Nevermind. Easily the most recognizable of it's generation.

Sondra · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2008, 05:37:20 AM »

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Robert Freeman's photograph for With The Beatles / Meet The Beatles! deserves some consideration, too.

True. It's copied a lot. I remember when Seinfeld was huge and they put them on the cover of Rolling Stone or some magazine in that style. I've seen it with the Simpsons too. Actually, anytime something becomes really huge they use something Beatles related to make the point that, yes, these people are also very popular. It's become standard fair.

fendertele · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2008, 06:39:27 AM »

Geoff · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2008, 11:45:11 AM »

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Love the look on Jerry Seinfeld's face. Have no idea how do describe it, though.

fendertele · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2008, 01:57:20 PM »

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Love the look on Jerry Seinfeld's face. Have no idea how do describe it, though.

lol looks like george may have inserted something into his back passage kind of look

Bobber · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:44:39 PM »

Geoff · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2008, 03:40:21 PM »

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lol looks like george may have inserted something into his back passage kind of look

Yeah; that thought occured to me, too; but I thought no, don't go there (in any sense) when people are probably eating breakfast.

tkitna · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2008, 01:11:58 PM »

This is a cool thread. Different age groups are sure to bring something different to the table. Here's a few more.

Mairi · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2008, 07:16:59 PM »

Can't believe no one's said this one yet:

This one can be found anywhere second-hand LPs are sold. I'm considering starting a collection.

Sondra · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2008, 07:35:28 PM »

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Can't believe no one's said this one yet:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Why did you make me remember? ??)

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