Behind the Covers

Best 1970s Folk Album Covers

The most iconic 1970s Folk album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

3 curated covers

Blue by Joni Mitchell — album cover art

Blue

Joni Mitchell · 1971

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin — album cover art

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin · 1975

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin — album cover art

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin · 1971

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