1 album cover in our archive
Michael Jackson is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1980s. Released on Epic Records, the artwork sits in the pop tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering photography, portrait, iconic, minimalist. Below you'll find the full story behind each Michael Jackson cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
The iconic cover features Jackson in a white suit borrowed from photographer Dick Zimmerman himself during the July 22, 1982 shoot. A baby tiger cub was brought in to help the camera-shy star relax, though the animal appears only in the gatefold version.
