Behind the Covers

Loretta Lynn

1 album cover in our archive

Loretta Lynn is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1970s. Released on Decca Records, the artwork sits in the country tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering photography, portrait, iconic, country. Below you'll find the full story behind each Loretta Lynn cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.

Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn — album cover art

Coal Miner's Daughter (1971)

The landmark 1971 album that made Loretta Lynn a country icon features her signature autobiographical title track. Record World praised the "pretty cover, pretty singing, pretty girl" while Billboard called it a "great package" with distinctive country flavor.

Label
Decca Records
Genre
Country
Decade
1970s
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