Best 1970s R&B Album Covers

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

7 curated covers

Off the Wall

Michael Jackson · 1979

Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Sound Track)

Various Artists · 1977

Songs in the Key of Life

Stevie Wonder · 1976

Innervisions

Stevie Wonder · 1973

Superfly

Curtis Mayfield · 1972

What's Going On

Marvin Gaye · 1971

There's a Riot Goin' On

Sly and the Family Stone · 1971