Best album covers to hang as artwork?

[Killer Fox]

I just picked up 7 brand new (why the odd number?) of those frames for album covers at SA. They are the decent metal ones with glass.

So what are the best album covers to use as artwork? I'm thinking Led Zep Houses of the Holy would work well. The Beatles White Album not so much.

 

[Hajidub]

Abby Road definitely. Carlos Santana greatest hits, Candy-O, Isaac Hayes Black Moses are a few.

 

[bobsvinyl]

King Crimson- In the Court of the Crimson King.

 

[Andyman]

I've got a few up, mostly classic SF rockers.

These are the more iconic/rare ones

And perhaps my fave because of the very young BB King

 

[Killer Fox]

Love that BB King! I wish I had that album.

 

[Rsclj]

Sgt Pepper, Kansas Point of no return, Boston, Zeppelin 1,3,4

 

[transmaster]

King Crimson: Lizard

Moody Blues: In Search of the Lost Chord

Steve Roach: Dream Time Return

 

[drtool]

I use my funky ones that nobody even knew were made. + bootleg picture disks.

 

[Rsclj]

Ohhh Lost Chord...good call forgot that one

 

[Balifly]

Time Out
Album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet

 

[Andyman]

Yes Roger Dean stuff is cool too.

And there's always The Cars Vargas cover...

 

[Captain581]

Procol & Strawbs

 

[electra100]

Pink Floyd Animals!

 

[electronjohn]

Dsotm?

 

[dcmfan]

Variations on a theme?

This would fill a good sized wall -

 

[moinau]

 

[Roivas]

This is the wall of LPs I put up in my apartment a couple of years ago. I'm pretty proud of it.

My criteria was this: They had to be albums with great covers that i actually listen to on a regular basis. That way, the wall is a better reflection of who i am. There are some awesome "yes" covers i could have used, or some obscure punk covers or some covers featuring pin-ups/attractive models. But i never listen to those, and for me this was all about reflecting the music in a visual way. So, pick what makes you happy, but i'd suggest that you let it be a representation of your personal tastes instead of just some snazzy cover art. Ymmv.

 

[finnbow]

 

[Frankie's Market]

Rolling Stones Satanic Majesties Request, original 3 d cover. I have it in my classroom, it's a great convo starter when a student says "What is that?" Musically not their best, but a great convo starter about losing out on the artwork with cd's and downloads, blah, blah, blah...

 

[grillebilly]

I have an entire wall covered with album covers. This one is one of my favorites
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