1 album cover in our archive
T. Rex is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1970s. Released on EMI / Reprise, the artwork sits in the rock tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering photography, portrait, iconic, glam rock. Below you'll find the full story behind each T. Rex cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
Marc Bolan's iconic top-hatted portrait sparked one of rock's greatest photo credit controversies. The grainy black-and-white image became accidentally legendary when an eager darkroom technician mishandled the developing chemicals.
