1 album cover in our archive
Guns N' Roses is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1980s. Released on Geffen Records, the artwork sits in the rock, metal tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering illustration, hand drawn, controversial, debut album, pre existing artwork, logo. Below you'll find the full story behind each Guns N' Roses cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
The cross of skulls you know was never the first choice. Guns N' Roses wanted a robot rapist on the front of their debut, until America's record stores said no. The replacement began as a tattoo on Axl Rose's right arm.
