Best 1960s Rock Album Covers

The most iconic 1960s Rock album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

17 curated covers

Abbey Road

The Beatles · 1969

Are You Experienced

The Jimi Hendrix Experience · 1967

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground · 1967

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles · 1967

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys · 1966

Stand!

Sly and the Family Stone · 1969

Cheap Thrills

Big Brother and the Holding Company · 1968

Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake

Small Faces · 1968

Os Mutantes

Os Mutantes · 1968

Music from Big Pink

The Band · 1968

Electric Ladyland

The Jimi Hendrix Experience · 1968

Their Satanic Majesties Request

The Rolling Stones · 1967

Disraeli Gears

Cream · 1967

Surrealistic Pillow

Jefferson Airplane · 1967

Strange Days

The Doors · 1967

Blonde on Blonde

Bob Dylan · 1966

Fresh Cream

Cream · 1966