1 album cover in our archive
Mötley Crüe is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1980s. Released on Elektra Records, the artwork sits in the metal tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering controversial, photography, iconic, band photo. Below you'll find the full story behind each Mötley Crüe cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
A stark black pentagram on matte cover sparked Christian outrage and landed Motley Crue on ABC News. Photographer Barry Levine conceived the controversial design that defined 1980s metal rebellion.
