Behind the Covers

Best 1950s Rock Album Covers

The most iconic 1950s Rock album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

3 curated covers

Bo Diddley by Bo Diddley — album cover art

Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley · 1958

After School Session by Chuck Berry — album cover art

After School Session

Chuck Berry · 1957

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard — album cover art

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard · 1957

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