1 album cover in our archive
Emerson, Lake & Palmer is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1970s. Released on Manticore Records, the artwork sits in the rock tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering biomechanical, surrealism, monochromatic, gatefold, fantasy art. Below you'll find the full story behind each Emerson, Lake & Palmer cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger created his first album cover for this progressive rock masterpiece, featuring his signature biomechanical imagery that would later define the Alien film franchise. The gatefold reveals an intricate maze of organic machinery.
