The most iconic album covers of all time

The Beatles – Abbey Road – The famous crosswalk photo of the Fab Four walking across Abbey Road remains legendary. – 

Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon – The prism dispersing light into a rainbow is one of the most recognizable images in music history. – 

Nirvana – Nevermind – The underwater baby reaching for a dollar bill symbolizes themes of innocence and commercialism. – 

The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers – The zipper cover, designed by Andy Warhol, was provocative and instantly memorable. – 

Michael Jackson – Thriller – Jackson’s white suit and the simplicity of the image make it unforgettable. – 

The Clash – London Calling – The cover features a photo of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his guitar, capturing punk’s rebellious spirit. – 

Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV – The stark image of a man carrying sticks is as mysterious as it is memorable. – 

David Bowie – Aladdin Sane – Bowie’s lightning bolt face paint on the cover became a pop culture icon. – 

Fleetwood Mac – Rumours – The dreamy, minimalist photo of Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks symbolizes the album's emotional depth. – 

Prince – Purple Rain – Prince’s dramatic pose in a purple suit on a motorcycle is as bold and colorful as his music.