Robert Johnson

1 album cover in our archive

Robert Johnson is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1960s. Released on Columbia Records, the artwork sits in the blues tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering iconic, painting, portrait, debut album. Below you'll find the full story behind each Robert Johnson cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.

King of the Delta Blues Singers by Robert Johnson — album cover art

King of the Delta Blues Singers (1961)

Released in 1961 without any known photos of Johnson, Columbia commissioned artist Burt Goldblatt to paint a faceless musician in field clothes. The overhead view painting became an iconic blues cover that influenced a generation of rock musicians.

Label: Columbia Records
Designer: Burt Goldblatt
Genre: Blues
Decade: 1960s

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