1 album cover in our archive
Little Richard is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1950s. Released on Specialty, the artwork sits in the rock, r&b tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering photography, portrait, black and white, typographic, debut album. Below you'll find the full story behind each Little Richard cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
A man caught mid-scream against a furnace of orange, mouth wide open, eyes shut tight. This was the cover of the first 12-inch LP a small label ever pressed, and the face belonged to rock and roll's loudest new voice. Here's the story behind Here's Little Richard.
